Clinical Laboratory Scientist

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Job description

Microbiology

MICROBIOLOGY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Monitors Vitek2 , Bacti Alert, FX by doing QC on plates, cards and blood bottles.
* Responsible for preventive maintenance of instrument(s), sterility studies.
* Set up susceptibility on microorganism.
* Release microbiology results on a timely manner (TAT).
* Read and release Vitek results of Occult Blood, gram stain, stool for WBC, and Ova and parasites.
* Setup and release RT-PCR results for viral-bacterial targets.

SKILLS|EXPERIENCE

* Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.
* Follows procedures for handling potentially infectious materials.
* Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples.
* Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedure calibrations and maintenance.
* Follows the laboratory's quality control policies whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established performance specifications.
* Capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results.
* Documents all corrective action taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
* Performs all routine and new test procedures that are complex and require professional judgment when assigned to a specific area.
* Demonstrates knowledge of theory behind the test performed.
* Recognizes departure from the norm on adult and geriatric patients and be able to understand the scientific and theoretical reasons for such deviationCalibrates instruments and assesses the accuracy of the equipment; performs equipment preventive and corrective maintenance.
* Performs validation, correlations, and other technical methods to document instrument accuracy and precision.
* Reviews, corrects, follow up patient reports by sending corrected results and subsequently notifying all involved.
* Assists the Microbiology Supervisor in maintaining adequate supplies and inventory levels.
* Demonstrates the ability to prioritize work duties.
* Assists in maintaining quality control standards to assure accuracy of test results.
* Responsible for running the Auto-Verification program.
* Confirms testing on all Critical Values to ensure accuracy prior to releasing of test results.
* Assists in training and orienting new employees.
* Assists in handling clerical work as necessary.
* Responsible for ensuring that Tests are completed on a timely basis (TAT)
* Responsible for ensuring that all results to follow (RTFs) are completed on a timely basis.
* Responsible for ordering redraw on rejected specimen on a timely basis.

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