Clinical Laboratory Technologist

This position will be responsible for performing clinical diagnostic testing under general supervision in a high-complexity laboratory.

Please note that this is a second shift opportunity

Responsibilities
• Handle, receive, and process patient specimens;

• Adhere to and follow laboratory established procedures for processing, analyzing and reporting patient samples;
• Familiarity with CLIA guidelines;
• Decontaminate workspaces, including biological safety cabinets and other items associated with processing and analysis activities;

• Prepare reagents;

• Perform nucleic acid extraction work;

• Use real-time PCR techniques to identify pathogens;
• Analyze and interpret results;
• Perform data entry utilizing computerized or computer-linked systems;

• Adhere to QA/QC requirements in accordance with the laboratory quality management systems, as specified by state and federal licensure laws;
• Maintain documentation of records demonstrating compliance with applicable training/retraining, competencies, and document reviews;
• Maintain equipment and instruments and the appropriate documentation
• Properly dispose of biohazardous waste;
• Restock and maintain inventory of necessary supplies;

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Medical Technology, Microbiology or a related science area from an accredited college or university AND current certification as a Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist (ASCP or equivalent).

Experience

• One year of experience with real-time PCR and aseptic techniques

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)