Medical Technologist - Micro PRN

About This Role

Perform high-quality diagnostic testing on patient specimens in a clinical laboratory environment focusing on microbiology. Operate and maintain advanced laboratory instrumentation, conduct routine and specialized testing, and ensure accurate, timely reporting of results.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hologic Panther, DiaSorin Liaison XL, and Vitek2 analyzers for testing patient blood, stool or urine specimens
• Load and replenish reagents/consumables into immunoassay analyzers
• Perform routine equipment calibrations, troubleshooting and documentation to meet quality control standards
• Ensure patient specimens are acceptable, labelled, and organized for tests to be performed
• Count and maintain reagent inventory
• Review and evaluate test results for validity before entering them into laboratory software, identifying inconclusive or invalid results
• Ensure specimen testing schedule/pacing is met and equipment maintenance/calibration is followed
• Correctly input medical test results into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) in a punctual manner, especially for STAT specimens
• Consistently and correctly follow established scientific protocols and perform reagent preparations without contamination
• Perform routine Bacterial culture, identification, and antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST)
• Conduct Fungal, parasitic, and mycobacterial microscopic examinations
• Participate in quality assurance and proficiency testing programs

Requirements

• 3-5 years of Microbiology laboratory experience
• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field
• Certification as a Microbiology Medical Technologist (ASCP, AMT, or equivalent)
• Proficient with the practice of aseptic technique and knowledge of how to properly sterilize surfaces and equipment
• Competent in safely handling and preventing exposures to any potentially biohazardous chemicals and reagents
• Basic computer literacy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field
• 3-5 years of Microbiology laboratory experience

Nice to Have

• Experience with Hologic Panther, DiaSorin Liaison XL, and Vitek2 analyzers

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications