Microbiology Medical Technologist I BakoDx - 4.3 Alpharetta, GA Job Details Full-time $31.35 - $35.00 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification Data analysis skills Microbiology Bachelor's degree Assays Full Job Description Job Summary Processes clinical samples such as wound swabs, tissue samples and nail/skin samples (clippings/scrapings) to assist with diagnosis and care of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, under the guidance of senior technologists and laboratory leadership. Review and analyze data of the processed samples. Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, including Vitek instrumentations, with support from senior staff. Perform daily quality control and quality assurance checks regarding standard aspects of the Microbiology Laboratory. Assist with validation projects as directed by laboratory leadership.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise Key Job Elements Specimen Processing:

Accurately receive, verify and process clinical samples such as wound swabs, tissue samples and nail/skin samples (clippings/scrapings) for microbiology testing in accordance with laboratory protocol.

Gram Staining:

Perform gram staining assays accurately and consistently, following established procedures and quality standards.

Culture Reading:

Perform diagnostic isolation, identification and applicable susceptibility testing of bacteria, yeasts and molds.

Data Analysis:

Review and analyze processed microbiology samples and related testing data.

Laboratory Equipment:

Perform routine operation, maintenance, quality control, and troubleshooting for microbiology laboratory equipment.

QC/QA:

Perform daily quality control and quality assurance activities required for the operation of the Microbiology Laboratory.

Validation Support:

Assist with validation projects as directed by laboratory leadership and senior technologists.

Cross training:

Participate in cross-training on fungal culture reading as competency is developed.

SOPs:

Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of standard operating procedures as required.

Reports and Documentation:

Accurately document testing activities and maintain patient reports, folders, and related records using laboratory LIS.

Safety:

Practice universal precaution measures necessary for the handling of patient specimens and use proper PPE when working in the laboratory.

Supplies:

Maintain adequate stock of commonly used microbiology laboratory supplies. Perform related responsibilities as required or as directed by laboratory leadership. Available to commit to some weekend and holiday work. Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Licensure/Certifications) Knowledge/Experience Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or related scientific field. 0-2 years of clinical microbiology experience Certification as a medical laboratory technologist or clinical scientist with a recognized agency (ASCP, AMT, etc.) Laboratory personnel participating in licensure or certification maintenance programs must complete the number of continuing education hours prescribed by their licensing or certifying agency. Technical laboratory personnel whose certifications have been grandfathered and do not require participation in a certification maintenance program must complete at least twelve hours of continuing education annually. Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those and employee encounters while performing the essential functions of their job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of their job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles, hazardous chemicals and hazardous waste. The employee is frequently exposed to human tissue. Personal protective equipment to lower the risk of exposure is provided by employer. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hand, reach with hand and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Environment Fulgent Therapeutics LLC/CSI is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. A moderate amount of standing is often required. Possess manual dexterity in order to perform analytical testing. Potential Exposure to toxic chemicals and the bio-hazards associated with handling blood, solid tissue, and body fluids. Please note that Fulgent (and its affiliated companies, including Inform Diagnostics and CSI Laboratories) does not accept unsolicited information and/or resumes from search firms or agencies for our job postings. Search firms or agencies without an applicable contract and/or express approval to recruit for the role in question — that choose to submit a resume or client information to our career page or to any employee of Fulgent — will not be eligible for payment of any fee(s), and any associated shared data will become the property of Fulgent.

Pay:

$31.35 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid holidays Paid sick time Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person