Microbiology & Molecular Biology, Medical Technologist, Evening and Night Shifts

Job Description
Client Overview:

Our client, a 622-bed teaching hospital near Waynesboro, VA, is currently looking for a Microbiology Medical Technologist to test in their busy Microbiology laboratory department. All shifts are available for this role.

Along the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Charlottesville and Albemarle County offer a unique experience in a picturesque setting! Delight in the finest restaurants, attend events, stroll the brick-lined Downtown Mall or taste fruits and wines at over 30 local orchards and vineyards. Charlottesville also serves as the economic, cultural, and educational center of a multi-county region in Central Virginia.

Overview:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

Skill Requirements:

• Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment
  
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens
  
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
  

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.
  
• Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols
  
• Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials
  
• Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
  
• Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential
  

Education and Certification:

• MT/MLS: Bachelor's degree in science and MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent
  
• MLT: Associates degree in science and MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent
  

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.