Microbiology Specialist II

Responsibilities

• Adhere to laboratory procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
• Follow established quality control policies and procedures, documenting all corrective actions when necessary.
• Identify and address problems affecting test performance independently or report them to supervisors.
• Perform high complexity testing using both manual and automated methods.
• Assist in other areas of the department as required.
• Maintain and document instrument and equipment maintenance as needed.
• Review and document patient results before release or reporting.
• Recognize and account for age-specific variations in test results.
• Ensure compliance with proficiency testing sample testing and reporting protocols.
• May perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups.
• Develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures.
• Comply with department and hospital safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources policies.
• Implement new procedures and document all actions taken.
• Supervise the daily operations of the department as Section Supervisor.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license as a Microbiologist Specialist.
• Minimum 5 years of microbiology experience, including public health issues and reporting requirements.
• Previous supervisory/management experience required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or equivalent training.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Many more voluntary benefit options

Pay

A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $45.68 to $61.47. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.