Lab Technologist/Technician Microbiology

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If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-22033 Facility: LOC0011 - 85 Columbian Street85 Columbian Street Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Lab Microbiology Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 32 Shift: Day (United States of America) We are seeking a Microbiologist with bench experience sufficient to independently perform, distinguish, and interpret: specimen and colony gram stains, normal flora versus pathogenic bacteria morphologies on routine and selective media, selection and isolation of pure colonies for identification and susceptibility testing from mixed plated growth for aerobes and anaerobes, able to associate various biochemical tests with their correct applications, normal and abnormal sensitivity patterns (automated mic, Kirby Bauer, and E-test), utilize CLSI antimicrobial guidelines for sensitivity results, troubleshoot extent of workup and additional antibiotic testing, ability to associate body site, disease state, and bacterial pathogen. Compensation Pay Range: $34.34 - $46.22 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS EXPERIENCED MICROBIOLOGY BENCH READER SKILLS REQUIRED: Able to independently perform bacterial identification from plated growth by using gram stain, colonial morphology, on routine and selective media. Able to independently distinguish between normal flora and pathogenic bacteria in patient specimens based on body site (source). Able to independently interpret normal and abnormal antimicrobial sensitivity patterns (automated mic, Kirby Bauer, E-test) for pathogens. Able to understand and utilize CLSI antimicrobial guidelines. Able to independently troubleshoot extent of culture workup and additional antibiotic testing required based on patient age, body site, infection, and organism. Experience with selecting pure isolated colonies for identification and susceptibility testing in heavy mixed cultures (wounds and anaerobes). Familiar with growth requirements for routine aerobic, anaerobic, and fastidious organisms. Identify different types of bacterial morphology seen on a Gram stain. Interpret the results of biochemical methods. Identify different types of colonial characteristics. Use flowcharts and identification charts to identify some common aerobic Gram-positive microorganisms, gram negative bacteria and yeast and fungus. Associate various biochemical tests with their correct applications. 1. Test Performance a. Performs accurate and appropriate testing of specimens received in the laboratory, according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. b. Evaluates specimens for acceptability for proper testing. c. Investigates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens. d. Organizes workload for maximum efficiency in order to complete tests being performed. e. Accurately performs tests as ordered on specimens received. f. Verifies accuracy of results as those belonging to the corresponding specimen before reporting results. g. Collects data as required by supervisor on unacceptable specimens and specimens without orders or with ambiguous orders. h. Notifies Microbiology supervisor or designee of any preanalytical, analytical, or post analytical variances. i. Handles specimens according to appropriate storage temperature requirements and as per laboratory procedures. 2. Test Result Reporting a. Reports test results in a timely manner and according to established laboratory protocol and procedures. b. Reports results within time limits established for test procedures. c. Documents proper notification process required in the reporting of all critical values that the employee results d. In the event of an occurrence resulting in incorrect results reported on a patient, employee consistently follows the established policy on Correcting Results including the notification and documentation of corrective actions taken. e. Notifies the Infectious Disease provider or primary care provider regarding Microbiology alerts in a prompt fashion and documents communication in the LIS system. f. Notifies the Infection Control Nurse or designee regarding Microbiology alerts in a prompt fashion and documents communication in the LIS system. g. Notifies the Massachusetts State Laboratory Institute regarding reportable diseases in a prompt fashion and documents communication in the LIS system. 3. Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control and reports discrepancies to the appropriate Supervisor. a. Performs appropriate quality control for the test procedure. b. Accurately analyzes and evaluates QC results obtained before accepting and reporting patient test results. c. Record results obtained for quality control testing as defined in test procedure. d. Appropriately notifies Supervisor of discrepant QC results. 4. Performs daily, weekly, monthly or as needed, maintenance on instruments and equipment as appropriate. Performs calibration of equipment as required. a. Performs maint