Clinical Microbiologist (Pd)

Description

Typical Duties:

• 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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures; make accurate observations and records of test results; interpret test data and draw logical conclusions; correlate test results and evaluate validity; follow oral and written instructions in precise detail; perform examinations using manual or modern automated methodology; collect specimens from patients; with skill, patience and tact; establish effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff, and others; plan and direct the work of others; develop procedures, norms and standards for new tests and instruct others in them; maintain records and prepare reports of test results; issue and follow oral and written directions of a technical nature.

ABILITY

The principles, methods, materials, techniques, and terminology of microbiology and immunology as related to medical technology; recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in medical technology; the principles and methods of supervision and training; basic administration of laboratory units.

Qualifications

• Experience: Two years equivalent to Clinical Microbiologist
• Licenses and Certificates: 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.