Medical Technologist Specialist - Microbiology

Company: ST.JOSEPH REGIONAL HEALTH CTR
Location: Bryan
Posted on: June 29, 2020

Job Description:

OVERVIEW: CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites across the U. S. , from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and virtual care services, CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never before. Our communities need caring and our families need protection. With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community. RESPONSIBILITIESPOSITION TYPE: REGULAR SCHEDULED HOURS PER 2 WEEK PAY PERIOD: 80 PRIMARY LOCATION: TX > BRYAN > REGIONAL HEALTH CENTER QUALIFICATIONS JOB SUMMARY * The Technical Specialist is responsible for the technical operations of a designated laboratory area/section and serves as a technical resource of staff for a given designated discipline. The position ensures all duties in the lab are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards, and complies with all criteria mandated by the appropriate accrediting and licensing agencies. QUALIFICATIONS * EDUCATION * Required: Post High School Education or equivalent * Preferred: Bachelor's Degree * MAJOR * Required: Science * Preferred: Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science, or Medical Laboratory Science. * EXPERIENCE * Required: N/A * Preferred: 1-2 years * SKILLS * Required: N/A * Preferred: N/A * LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS * Required: MT (ASCP), (NAACLS) or equivalent * Preferred: Training in an ASCP School of Medical Technology ACCOUNTABILITIES * ESSENTIAL * Troubleshoots instrumentation and procedures to maintain an efficient work flow. * score: N/A * Adjusts workflow to maintain technical accuracy and efficiency within the laboratory setting. * score: N/A * Participates in quality assurance, regulatory compliance, problem investigation, problem solving, and performance improvement activities. * score: N/A * Performs all duties of the medical technologist, when necessary, and occasionally performs testing of specimens. * score: N/A * Responsible for establishing, updating and maintaining laboratory department/area policies, procedures and protocols manuals. * score: N/A * Participates in the evaluation and selection and implementation of new equipment needed for the department. Evaluates new equipment and methods using duplication studies as required. Recommends new equipment and methods based on needs of the department/hospital. * score: N/A * Maintains records and documentation in compliance with the required regulations of all licensing and accrediting agencies and has all records available for review by inspectors of accrediting agencies. Prepares all CAP/regulatory compliance for specific laboratory area. * score: N/A * Documents and reviews all quality control and maintenance on a daily basis and submits monthly and quarterly assurance reports. Reviews/updates IQCP as needed. Documents and reviews all proficiency testing. Makes corrections based on quality control reviews as necessary. * score: N/A * Maintains and orders as needed, inventory and supplies required to adequately and efficiently operate the lab. Orders inventory and supplies per established schedule and sets up standing orders when necessary. * score: N/A * Regularly and appropriately communicates information to supervisor and department leadership regarding procedural problems and issues. Addresses complaints, reports findings, and issues in a timely manner. * score: N/A * Orients new employees and trains all employees of new procedures, instruments or methods when established. Assesses monitors and maintains documentation of competency of laboratory staff. * score: N/A * Effectively communicates departmental organizational and technical information to staff. Gathers, interprets and delivers information to staff in a timely fashion. Communicates with staff effectively and resolves any conflicts that may hamper productivity within the lab.. * score: N/A * OTHER * Performs other duties as assigned to meet the organization`s needs. #missioncritical Equal Opportunity CommonSpirit Health is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. External hires must pass a post offer, pre-employment background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CommonSpirit Health participates in E-verify.

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