Clinical Microbiologist - Stockton - American Advanced Management

Description

Job Requirements

An incumbent is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the technical activities of the Microbiology Unit, including Bacteriology, Mycobacteriology, Mycology, Parasitology, Immunology, Media Preparation, and housekeeping sections. Supervision is received from the Administrative Clinical Laboratory Technologist. This class differs from Clinical Microbiologist I in that an incumbent of the latter class performs person‑level activities in the performance of microbiological and immunological tests and examinations. This class differs from Administrative Clinical Laboratory Technologist in that the incumbent of the latter class is responsible for the functional operation and administration of the Clinical Laboratory.

Typical Duties

• Participate in the more complex and critical analyses and evaluation of results.
• Instruct other technologists and laboratory trainees in the proper procedures and techniques of conducting microbiological tests; give lectures and examinations; evaluate performance of laboratory trainees assigned to the unit.
• Maintain quality control in the unit; check operating efficiency of laboratory equipment and instruments; supervise and participate in preparation and maintenance of related laboratory records and reports.
• Evaluate current methods and procedures for adequacy, accuracy, clinical significance, and cost and make modifications as required; develop procedures, norms, and standards for new tests; keep current with new developments in the field by reviewing literature and attending seminars.
• Maintain supply and equipment control in the Microbiology Unit; order supplies and maintain inventories; prepare and submit budget requests for capital items; consult with pathologists and other medical staff members on problems related to the unit; consult with the Laboratory Director on all new procedures.
• Represent the Laboratory at meetings and conferences; serve on the San Joaquin General Hospital Infection Control Committee.
• Collect specimens from patients for tests and examinations; assist in the administration of the Clinical Laboratory on a rotating basis with other supervising technologists in the absence of the Administrative Clinical Laboratory Technologist.

Ability

Perform assigned tasks according to prescribed procedures; make accurate observations and record test results; interpret test data and draw logical conclusions; correlate test results and evaluate validity; follow oral and written instructions precisely; perform examinations using manual or modern automated methodology; collect specimens from patients with skill, patience and tact; establish effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff, and others; plan and direct the work of others; develop procedures, norms, and standards for new tests and instruct others in them; maintain records and prepare reports of test results; issue and follow oral and written directions of a technical nature.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements Experience: Two years equivalent to Clinical Microbiologist
• Licenses And Certificates Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California, Department of Health as a Clinical Microbiologist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist or Clinical Laboratory Scientist limited to Clinical Microbiology.
• Knowledge The principles, methods, materials, techniques, and terminology of microbiology and immunology as related to medical technology; recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in medical technology; the principles and methods of supervision and training; basic administration of laboratory units.

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