Lead Clinical Microbiology Supervisor

American Advanced Management, Inc; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

San Joaquin General Hospital is seeking a senior Microbiologist to plan, organize, and supervise the technical activities of the Microbiology Unit in Stockton, CA. The role includes overseeing Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Immunology, and related duties, with collaboration from pathologists and medical staff.

The incumbent will supervise staff, ensure quality control, develop procedures, and manage supplies and budget while representing the Laboratory in meetings and

Qualifications

• Experience: Two years equivalent to Clinical Microbiologist.
• Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California, Department of Health as a Clinical Microbiologist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist limited to Clinical Microbiology.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the more complex and critical analyses and evaluation of results.
• Instructs other technologists and laboratory trainees in the proper procedures and techniques of conducting microbiological tests; gives lectures and examinations; evaluates performance of laboratory trainees assigned to unit.
• Maintains quality control in unit; checks operating efficiency of lab oratory equipment and instruments; supervises and participates in preparation and, maintenance of related laboratory records and reports.
• Evaluates current methods and procedures for adequacy, accuracy, clinical significance and cost and makes modifications as required; develops procedures, norms and standards for new test; keeps current with new developments in field by reviewing literature and attending seminars.
• Maintains supply and equipment control in the Microbiology Unit; orders supplies and maintains inventories; prepares and submits budget request for capital items. Consults with pathologists and other medical staff members on problems related to Unit, consults with Laboratory Director on all new procedures.
• May represent Laboratory at meetings and conferences; serves on San Joaquin General Hospital Infection Control Committee.
• May collect specimens from patients for tests and examinations. May assist in the administration of the Clinical Laboratory on a rotating basis with other supervising technologists in the absence of the Administrative Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

Skills

Supervision of staff

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Documentation

Job description

San Joaquin General Hospital is seeking a senior Microbiologist to plan, organize, and supervise the technical activities of the Microbiology Unit in Stockton, CA. The role includes overseeing Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Immunology, and related duties, with collaboration from pathologists and medical staff.

The incumbent will supervise staff, ensure quality control, develop procedures, and manage supplies and budget while representing the Laboratory in meetings and