Job Summary

　　Under the general to moderate direction of the System Director Lab & Pathology Services and other members of the departmental leadership team, performs a wide variety of micro-laboratory analyses by methodologies that vary from basic and moderately complex to highly complex, according to established standards and procedures in order to obtain valid data for use in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Utilizes and maintains high technology, scientific equipment and recognizes and resolves testing problems and invalid or inconsistent test data. Exhibits the F.I.R.S.T. values (Friendliness, Innovation, Respect, Service, and Trust).

　　Working Conditions, Hazards and Physical Effort

　　Works standard work week with overtime as necessary to meet workload and staffing requirements; rotating weekends and holidays. Workload and staffing may require alteration in regularly scheduled shift. The task of this job involves exposure to blood, body fluids and tissues and working with toxic, caustic, and flammable chemicals and reagents. Moderate noise level due to centrifuges and other instrumentation. Moderate to marked stress levels. Requires moderate physical exertion. Light to moderate moving of supplies. Must be able to moving or positioning 25 lbs. independently.

　　Minimum Qualifications or Equivalents

　　Education: Bachelor of Science Degree (MT) is required with completion of approved clinical rotations or equivalent. Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment. Strong team work and collaboration abilities.

　　Experience: Minimum one to three (1-3) years of MT experience as a Microbiologist in a hospital laboratory preferred.

　　EQUIPMENT USED/SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: Automated and non-automated laboratory instrumentation. Uses centrifuge and basic laboratory tools.

　　Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

　　Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) or certification eligible by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP).