Medical Technologist - Microbiology performs a variety of microbiological procedures in order to cultivate, isolate and identify microorganisms in skin scrapings, exudates, body fluids and surgical specimens. Conducts routine and specialized microbiological procedures, including virological, mycological, bacteriological, and parasitological assays for use in diagnosing and treating disease. Being a Medical Technologist - Microbiology verifies accuracy of findings, identifies test inconsistencies, and takes appropriate action to make corrections and resolve problems. Operates, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment used in microbiological analysis and procedures. Additionally, Medical Technologist - Microbiology requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires an American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or its equivalent. May require a state license to practice. Medical Technologist - Microbiology's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Title: Medical Technologist (MLS) Microbiology
We are Hiring at University Hospital
Location: 530 South Jackson St Louisville KY 40202
Shift Options: 630a-3p PRN
About Us
UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with eight hospitals, four medical centers, Brown Cancer Center, Eye Institute, nearly 200 physician practice locations, and more than 1,000 providers in Louisville and the surrounding counties, including southern Indiana. Additional access to UofL Health is provided through a partnership with Carroll County Memorial Hospital.
With more than 13,000 team members physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists, and other highly-skilled health care professionals, UofL Health is focused on one mission: to transform the health of communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
Our Mission
As an academic health care system, we will transform the health of the communities we serve through compassionate, innovative, patient-centered care.
Job Summary
The Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) position performs a wide range of technical procedures analyzing blood and various other body fluids in order to support the physicians diagnosis and treatment of the patient. The MLS shall comply with standards and accrediting bodies including but not limited to AABB, CAP, CLIA, FDA, and Joint Commission.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Education:
Certification:
o Medical Technologist (MT) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
o Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
o Medical Technologist (MT) certified by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
o Medical Laboratory Scientist certified by the American Medical Technologists (AMT)
o Medical Technologist (MT) certified by the Department of Health, Education & Welfare/US Department of Health & Human Services (HEW/HHS)
o Technologist certified by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) in one of the following areas:
Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, Cytogenetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, or Cytology
o Technologist certified by the American Board of Bioanalysis (ABB) in one of the following areas:
Medical Technologist, Andrology Laboratory Scientist, Embryology Laboratory Scientist, or Molecular Diagnostics Technologist
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits & Perks
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Job ID 2023-35895 Category ULH-Laboratory Services Job Type PRNClear All
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