What You Will Do:

The Clinical Laboratory Assistant - Microbiology Technician (CLA-Micro Tech) is responsible for accurate and efficient receipt, processing, and distribution of laboratory specimens from inpatients, outpatients, and outside clients in Microbiology. The CLA-Micro Tech maintains proficiency of the laboratory and hospital information systems, performs and results waived and non-waived testing. The CLA-Micro Tech processes primary culture specimens by inoculating various growth media, preparing slides for gram smear, and packaging specimens and inoculated cultures for transport to the reference lab. The CLA-Micro Tech acts as a liaison between the laboratory and nurses, pharmacists, physicians, and other healthcare providers and the reference laboratory.

Responsibilities:

Performs all functions in the Specimen Processing Department to ensure accurate and timely receipt and prompt distribution of specimens in the appropriate departments following established policies and procedures. Performs all functions in the Microbiology Department to ensure accurate and timely resulting of rapid antigen and molecular testing for infectious diseases. Accurately and completely labels specimens that are transferred to secondary and tertiary containers according to established laboratory policies and procedures. Plans and organizes workflow relative to specimen priorities, responding to Stat specimen requests in a timely manner and flagging these specimens for prompt attention by the technical laboratory team to meet clinical needs and assure customer satisfaction. Assists with loading specimens on analyzers in various departments. Performs all Microbiology culture set-up including manipulation (grinding) of surgically-collected tissue, cyto-centrifugation of sterile body fluids, selection and inoculation of appropriate media based on culture type and specimen source, and streaking agar plates (growth media) for isolation of microorganisms. Prepares primary gram smear slides on both Stat and Routine culture specimens. Packages primary specimens and inoculated culture media for transport to reference lab in accordance with the policies of the reference laboratory. Monitors quality and function of portable incubators for specimen and culture transport. Accurately documents all packaged and transported contents in the PHC Lab Information System. Uses Lab IS reports to capture workload and investigate missing or delayed specimens or missing / delayed lab results. Documents exceptions to specimen integrity, works closely with the reference laboratory to create the optimal culture-growth environment for irretrievable specimens that are submitted sub-optimally to the laboratory. Performs and results waived and non-waived laboratory testing procedures in specimen processing and microbiology departments. Performs and documents Quality Control and takes corrective action including reporting of issues to laboratory leadership.

Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent required Completion of approved Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant program preferred ASCP Phlebotomy Certification preferred #LI-KH

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CA About Us:

Learn more at ProHealthCare.org/Careers. ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.