Lab Technologist - Microbiology per-diem

South Shore Hospital; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, MA is seeking a Part-time Microbiology Technician to perform testing of laboratory specimens according to established protocols. The role reports to the SSH Lab Microbiology department and is based at LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, MA 02190.

Responsibilities include accurate testing, result verification, QC, and timely reporting of results. This position requires adherence to safety policies and proper handling of specimens.

Responsibilities

• Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
• Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
• Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
• Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.
• Accurately performs tests as ordered on specimens received.
• Verifies accuracy of results as those belonging to the corresponding specimen before reporting results.
• Notifies supervisor of preanalytical, analytical, or post-analytical variances.
• Notifies Microbiology supervisor or designee of microbiology alerts and documents communication in the LIS system.

Job description

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site.

Requisition Number: R-24211

Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name: SSH Lab Microbiology

Status: Part time

Budgeted Hours: 0

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Responsible for the analysis of laboratory specimens and subsequent result reporting according to laboratory protocol and procedures.

Compensation Pay Range: $35.10 - $50.20

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Test Performance
   1. Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
   2. Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing.
   3. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
   4. Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed.
   5. Accurately performs tests as ordered on specimens received.
   6. Verifies accuracy of results as those belonging to the corresponding specimen before reporting results.
   7. Collects data as required by supervisor on unacceptable specimens and specimens without orders or with ambiguous orders.
   8. Notifies Microbiology supervisor or designee of any preanalytical, analytical, or post analytical variances.
   9. Handles specimens according to appropriate storage temperature requirements and as per laboratory procedures.
2. Test Result Reporting
   1. Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures.
   2. Reports results within time limits established for test procedures.
   3. Documents proper notification process required for test results in the reporting of all critical values that the employee results that meet the established criteria.
   4. In the event of an occurrence resulting in incorrect results reported on a patient, employee consistently follows the established policy on Correcting Results including the notification and documentation of corrective actions taken.
   5. Notifies the Infectious Disease provider or primary care provider regarding Microbiology alerts in a prompt fashion and documents communication in the LIS system.
   6. Notifies the Infection Control Nurse or designee regarding Microbiology alerts in a prompt fashion and documents communication in the LIS system.
   7. Notifies the Massachusetts State Laboratory Institute regarding reportable diseases in a prompt fashion and documents communication in the LIS system.
3. Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate supervisor.
   1. Performs appropriate quality control for the test procedure.
   2. Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results.
   3. Records results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure.
   4. Appropriately notifies supervisor of discrepant QC results.
4. Performs daily, weekly, monthly or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required.
   1. Performs maintenance according to the schedule for the instrument/equipment.
   2. Documents performance of maintenance procedures for the instrument/equipment.
   3. Performs calibration of equipment according to scheduled intervals or receipt of reagents.
   4. Documents calibration of equipment.
5. Troubleshoots instruments, equipment, reagents and patient specimen's when problems occur. Notifies the supervisor if unable to solve the problem.
   1. Follows established guidelines for troubleshooting procedures.
   2. Follows established guidelines for resolving patient specimen problems.
   3. Documents steps taken during the troubleshooting process.
   4. Immediately notifies supervisor when unable to solve problems.
6. Consistently adheres to established Laboratory and Hospital policies for Universal Precautions, Chemical Hygiene and Safety procedures. When handling blood and/or body fluids, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) will be utilized in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Chemical Hygiene and Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.
   1. Wears lab coat, gloves, goggles and protective devices as required when handling specimens.
   2. Follows safety policies for dress.
   3. Follows safety policies when using chemicals.
   4. Reports any safety hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
   5. Uses protective barrier equipment as required.
   6. Disinfects and clean work benches/areas according to established protocol during and at the end of assigned shift.
   7. Properly disposes of contaminated and hazardous waste materials.
   8. Knows where to find material safety data sheets (MSDS) for items used to perform job.
   9. Knows the location and procedures to follow in the containment of blood, body fluid and chemical spills.
   10. Wears gloves when working at the bench in the Microbiology area.
7. Consistently communications with Microbiology team to ensure