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)
Required Qualifications:
results which may include, but is not limited to re-testing, re-performing QC, notifying the provider, notifying the supervisor of recurring abnormal result or instrument performance.
and QC data as required per policy.
Technical Requirements:
Qualifications/Certificatons Required: Medical Technologist 621-046:
Possess sufficient initiative, interpersonal relationship skills, social sensitivity and appropriate professional behavior such that he/she can relate constructively to IHS employees, contractors, vendors and individuals from the Alaskian Indian and Native American community.
Have a valid state driver’s license from any of the 50 United States or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico.
Not have any work or health restrictions, which could directly or indirectly interfere with the performance of providing services.
Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene, grooming and professional attire such that their image as a Federal contractor is compatible with the expectations of the IHS staff.
Be required to utilize the electronic health record for chart documentation (where applicable) after receiving training.
Be sensitive to the unique culture factors of the people they serve, which may include use of an interpreter as necessary in communication of services being rendered. Unique cultural factors that may contribute to the patient’s treatment include: use of their language communications; village and tribal customs; use of traditional healers; isolation; housing conditions and lack of resources.
Have tact and diplomacy while working in stressful situations.
The Contractor(s) may be required to work beyond normal duty hours, on an as needed basis for emergencies.
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