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Microbiology, Medical Technologist, All Shifts

Employer
HealthCare Connections, Inc.
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, US
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jun 28, 2021

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Sector
Academic / Research, Consultancy/Private Sector
Field
Conservation science
Discipline
Biology
Salary Type
Salary
Employment Type
Full time
Job Description

Position & Client Overview:

Our client, located in the heart of Tennessee, is a large reference laboratory looking for Microbiology Medical Technologists on all shifts. These first, second, and third shift positions have rotating weekends but no call. Must have or be eligible for the Tennessee license and hold a Bachelor of Science degree.

This is an excellent opportunity in a capital city area full of educational institutions, classical architecture, and multiple health care and publishing industries.

Job Summary:

Conduct examinations on specimens collected from patients and animals for bacterial, viral, protozoan and fungal infections.

Skill Requirements:
  • Computer skills
  • Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
  • Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
  • Follow instructions and procedures very carefully
  • Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches
  • Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
  • Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills


Responsibilities:
  • Plan and conduct complex research projects, such as improving sterilization procedures or developing new drugs to combat infectious diseases
  • Perform laboratory experiments that are used in the diagnosis and treatment of illnesses
  • Supervise the work of biological technicians and other workers and evaluate the accuracy of their results
  • Isolate and maintain cultures of bacteria or other microorganisms for study
  • Identify and classify microorganisms found in specimens collected from humans, plants, animals, or the environment
  • Monitor the effect of microorganisms on plants, animals, other microorganisms, or the environment
  • Review literature and the findings of other researchers and attend conferences
  • Prepare technical reports, publish research papers, and make recommendations based on their research findings
  • Present research findings to scientists, non-scientist executives, engineers, other colleagues, and the public


Education, Certification, & Experience:
  • Bachelors degree with a major in biology, microbiology or another biological or physical science
  • Certification as a medical technologist (MT, MLS) through ASCP


HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.

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