Microbiology Technologist — 2nd Shift Lab Impact

105 Carolinas Medical Center; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Educational assistance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Core Lab: Microbiology in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a MLS professional for full-time, 2nd shift duties, performing medium to high complexity microbiology tests with strict quality control and documentation. Responsibilities include interpreting results, troubleshooting, training staff, and contributing to process improvements.

The role requires MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification with on-site responsibilities, rotating weekends/holidays, and a pay range reflected in the

Qualifications

• MLS (ASCP) acceptable. M(ASCP) preferred.
• B.A./B.S. in Biology, Chemistry or related scientific discipline acceptable. Candidates must obtain MLS(ASCP) or M(ASCP) certification within one year of on-boarding.

Responsibilities

• Performs medium to high complexity microbiology testing procedures with a high level of quality in accordance with established protocols in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, virology and molecular-based infectious disease microbiology.
• Assures integrity of specimens during all phases of testing.
• Maintains complete documentation/competency for all steps of processes as outlined in standard operating procedures and policies.
• Analyses, interprets, and records patient test results into the electronic medical record with a high degree of accuracy.
• Interprets complex susceptibility patterns to determine antibiotic resistance patterns and mechanisms as well as inconsistencies in drug-bug combinations.
• Performs Quality Control processes to establish acceptability of use for microbiological materials following regulatory guidelines.
• Participates in training of other technologists, students, resident physicians, pharmacy technicians and Infectious Disease nurses.
• Takes part in annual education pertaining to select microbiological agents and/or emerging pathogens.
• Troubleshoots assay, reagent, and instrument issues.
• Participates in verification and validation studies for process improvements, new equipment, and new technology transfer at the discretion of the operations and/or Technical Director.
• Reports any problems that might adversely affect patient care to leadership in a timely manner.
• Organizes daily functions to meet productivity guidelines.
• Takes on independent projects and tasks beyond routine bench work.
• Contributes to ongoing process improvement efforts.

Skills

Quality control

Training others

Documentation

Specimen handling

Bacteriology techniques

Education

MLS (ASCP) acceptable

B.A./B.S. in Biology, Chemistry, or related discipline

Job description

Advocate Health’s Core Lab: Microbiology in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a MLS professional for full-time, 2nd shift duties, performing medium to high complexity microbiology tests with strict quality control and documentation. Responsibilities include interpreting results, troubleshooting, training staff, and contributing to process improvements.

The role requires MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification with on-site responsibilities, rotating weekends/holidays, and a pay range reflected in the