About the position
The position involves performing all manual and automated patient testing in Bacteriology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, and Molecular Biology according to established policies. The technician is responsible for reporting accurate patient results using the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and/or manual processes, notifying appropriate caregivers of critical results, and providing necessary documentation. Quality control testing is a key responsibility, ensuring accurate results and taking corrective action when necessary. The technician participates in required proficiency testing according to accreditation standards and ensures complete documentation for all quality control, quality assurance, and maintenance records. Initial orientation and training requirements must be completed, and documented competency must be maintained. Instrument maintenance is performed according to departmental schedules, and the technician must utilize departmental reagents and supplies efficiently, notifying supervisors when inventory levels are low.
Responsibilities
- Performs all manual and automated patient testing in Bacteriology, Mycology, Mycobacteriology, and Molecular Biology according to established policies.
- Reports accurate patient results using the LIS and/or manual process; notifies appropriate caregiver of critical results according to policy and provides documentation.
- Performs quality control testing; ensures accurate results and takes corrective action when results exceed parameters.
- Participates in required proficiency testing according to accreditation standards.
- Ensures appropriate and complete documentation for all quality control, quality assurance, and maintenance records (electronic and manual).
- Completes initial orientation and training requirements and maintains documented competency as required.
- Performs instrument maintenance according to departmental schedule.
- Utilizes all departmental reagents and supplies in an appropriate and efficient manner; notifies supervisor when supply inventory is at or below par levels.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science required.
- 18 months of hospital laboratory experience required with six of the months in full-time equivalent general Medical technology position within a Valley Health facility.
Nice-to-haves
- Bachelor degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Chemical, Biological, or Physical Science preferred.
- ASCP or equivalent board certification preferred.
Benefits
- A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
- Dental and vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Retirement Savings Match
- A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
- Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
- Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Professional development
- Discounts to on-campus dining
