Clinical Microbiologist Scientist- Lab

marshallmedical; Placerville (CA); Sur place; USD 69 000 - 83 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Marshall Medical is seeking a Clinical Microbiologist Scientist to perform high complexity microbiology testing in a CLIA-certified laboratory. You will document results, support quality control, and help train new staff while safely handling infectious materials.

Qualified candidates hold a California CLS license in Microbiology or CLS with Microbiology certification and a Bachelor's in Medical Technology.

Qualifications

• Eligible California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license in Microbiology.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required.
• Ability to work in fast-paced clinical lab environments.

Responsabilités

• Perform microbiology testing across lab sections per CLIA high complexity requirements.
• Document test results, QC data, and patient information accurately.
• Assist in training lab personnel, externs and students; handle infectious materials safely.

Connaissances

Teamwork

Microscopy

Attention to detail

Infectious material handling

Formation

California CLS license (Microbiology)

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

Outils

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Description du poste

Department: Laboratory

Shift: Primarily Days (United States of America)

Employee Type: Regular - Per Diem

Per Diem Type (if applicable): Non-RN Per Diem 1

Minimum Pay Range: $50.45 - $60.54

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Clinical Microbiologist Scientist performs testing in all areas in the specialty of microbiology in a laboratory certified under CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments) for performing high complexity testing in the specialty of microbiology. Records laboratory test data, patient and quality control information. Is actively involved in quality control procedures, review and corrective action and maintains care of expensive laboratory equipment and instruments and judicious use of materials. Assists in training new lab personnel, externs and students and carefully handles infectious material to protect all laboratory personnel. Utilizes knowledge of human physiology and science to evaluate test results for accuracy.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Licensure/

Certification:

• Current State of California Clinical Laboratory Scientist Limited Microbiology or Clinical Laboratory Scientist License required.
• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related field required.

Skills:

• Ability to work well with other people in times of medical emergencies and in a fast-paced, heavy workload environment; form perception required to see detail of specimens under microscopic study.
• Color discrimination required to stain slides and to distinguish various shades and colors of specimens; near-visual acuity required to read detailed instructions and to examine specimens; finger and manual dexterity required to handle specimens and small pieces of laboratory equipment.