Microbiology Technologist

Microbiology Technologist

IRL Capital Division

Richmond, VA

Description

Come join our team as a Microbiology Technologist. We care for our community! Just last year, HCA Healthcare and our colleagues donated $13.8 million dollars to charitable organizations. Apply Today!

Capital Division Central Laboratory is a new 15,000 square foot standalone laboratory. We support HCA Virginia facilities to provide timely diagnostic information for patient care. This is a beautiful state of the art laboratory. We handle all specialized clinical microbiology. We handle histology testing with new testing equipment and technology in a fast paced environment.

Integrated Regional Labs is a full service provider for clinical laboratory and anatomic pathology services, providing hospitals, physicians, and clients with timely diagnostic information for patient care. Our infrastructure includes a fully automated esoteric core laboratory in Fort Lauderdale, a histology and microbiology operation in Largo, Florida, and a network of hospital based rapid-response laboratories present in four HCA Healthcare divisions within the state of Florida. Our core laboratories support more than 250 acute and rehab hospitals, physician practices, surgery centers and commercial accounts.

Job Summary and Qualifications

You Will:

Perform specimen processing, microbiology, serology and infectious disease testing independently to include moderate and high complexity testing under the direction of a laboratory supervisor, manager or director.

Assure that specimen processing and testing performed are performed in a timely manner and are compliant with department policies and procedures, and accrediting agency requirements.

Perform and practice preventive maintenance on equipment per department schedule.

Apply concepts of laboratory medicine and utilizes independent judgement and problem solving skills to ensure the accuracy of test results and proper equipment performance.

Understand laboratory quality control and quality assurance management in accordance with accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Adhere to department policy with regards to quality control and quality assurance for laboratory testing and equipment performance

Act as a resource to peers and customers. Models teamwork.

Assist in the orientation, training, and competency documentation of department personnel as requested.

You Should Have:

Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry preferred

National Certification as a Microbiology Technologist required

State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV)

Thorough knowledge of laboratory methods, demonstrates knowledge of microbiology, serology and infectious disease processes with correlation of disease states and results.

General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements

General knowledge of laboratory billing guidelines

Excellent communication skills.

Effective team work

Effective and proactive problem solving and decision making skills

Ability to prioritize and organize work

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Additional Details:** Note from the recruiter ** They need to have at least an associates degree (preferably in microbiology). If their work history only reflects biology, they are not a good candidate. The manager really needs candidates with strong microbiology experience, so they will not consider anyone with less than 6 months. ** Will consider PRN as well, please indicate on submission ($35 p/hr)Shift: 3p-11p w/ rotating wkendsSalary Range: $29.30 - $43 (based on years of exp)Fee: $8000 split per contract