Details: Position Summary:Responsible for competently performing moderate and high complexity testing. Analyzes, reviews and reports test results and quality control results andtakes remedial action when indicated. Ensures specimen integrity by adhering to the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing.Adheres to departmental policies and procedures to include departmental programs, quality control, performance improvement and safety.
Showing posts with label Microbiology. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Microbiology. Show all posts
Tuesday, 17 July 2012
Friday, 13 July 2012
Medical Technologist FT Eves Microbiology Lab /Wkends Rotate
Details: Job: Laboratory The Medical Technologist performs laboratory testing in one or more sections of the laboratory that assists with the diagnosis of patients. The tasks and responsibilities include:Processes specimens, prepares reagents, performs testing procedures; reports and interprets test results.Performs quality control testing, instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and references ranges for test methods.Works with Physician to analyze results and conduct more difficult, non-routine tests.Serves as a consultant to medical laboratory technicians and phlebotomists as needed.Orients and mentors new staff members.Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Sunday, 8 July 2012
Section Head Microbiology
Details: Works in conjunction with the Laboratory Director and Laboratory Manager to ensure quality of testing and direct supervision of the Laboratory section of responsibility. Must maintain accurate test results, quality control and ensure section maintains compliance with regards to regulatory agencies. Required Qualifications: MT or equivalent 3-5 years of Medical Technology background Preferred Qualifications: MT ASCP/NCA 2- 5 years of previous supervisory experience in specialty area
Medical Technologist - Microbiology FT-1205010740
Details: Job: Med Tech Hospital/Facility: 800-Atlanta Medical Center - Atlanta, GA Shift Type* : 12 Hour Day If other shift, specify : Shift begin time: 6:00 AM Shift end time: 6:00 PM Connect with Atlanta Medical Center on Facebook (www.facebook.com/atlantamedcenter) or Twitter (www.twitter.com/atlmedicalctr) to be the 1st to hear about new open positions.Atlanta Medical Center, formerly Georgia Baptist Medical Center, is a 467-bed Regional Level I Trauma teaching facility sprawled across two city blocks near the heart of downtown Atlanta. Accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Atlanta Medical Center has an esteemed tradition of commitment to excellence in patient care and service to the community. The medical center provides general medical, surgical and women's services, as well as specialized programs in cardiology, oncology, perinatology, neonatology, orthopaedics, rehabilitation, psychiatry, neurosurgery, same day surgery and trauma. We are firmly committed to maintaining a tradition of excellence in teaching - combining knowledge, technique and technology in every area of modern medicine. We are an employer of choice as well as a leader in healthcare. In 2011, Atlanta Medical Center was 1 of only 8 Tenet hospitals to receive Tenet's elite Circle of Excellence award and we were also named as one of the Top Work Places by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. AMC received the Circle of Excellence award in 2010 as well. In 2008, Atlanta Medical Center was named as one of the Top Ten Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Magazine. This ranking placed AMC as the highest in the healthcare industry. In 2006 and 2005 we again received Tenet's Circle of Excellence award. AMC was named as one of the Best Places to Make a Difference by the Atlanta Magazine in 2004. The Atlanta Business Chronicle named Atlanta Medical Center as one of the Top Five Best Places to Work in Atlanta in 2003 and in 2002 we tied for First Place as the Best Place to Work in Atlanta by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. Atlanta Medical Center is also highly committed to providing quality services to our patients. We hold the following designations: Bariatric Center of Excellence Gold Plus Stroke Center (the 1st in Georgia) American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines: Gold in Heart Failure American Heart Association's Get with the Guidelines: Gold in Coronary Artery Disease American Stroke Association's Get with the Guidelines: Gold in StrokeAMC has a 96.5% quality rating (which exceeds state and national averages) and is a regional Level I Trauma Center that receives patients from 67 other hospitals. Atlanta Medical Center's Laboratory Services department offers a wide range of services to include: histology, cytology, microbiology, blood bank as well as general lab. The laboratory department focuses on customer service and quality of tests results and our lab is CAP and AABB accredited. Our employees enjoy:1. $3,000.00 sign on bonus or $10,000.00 student loan repayment program for FT employees2. Relocation Assistance for FT employees3. Rotating weekends and holidays (every 3 to 4 weekends)4. Night shift cross trained to various areas. The Medical Technologist will perform standardized to complex laboratory tests in the general lab Section; assignments often require technical expertise and independent judgement. Some of the duties include:1. Verifies proper specimen/test/patient identification2. Takes responsibility for completion of daily routine duties assigned to work area3. Investigates and resolves pending and incomplete work, clerical and technical discrepancies4. Performs and records quality control, takes and documents appropriate action5. Troubleshoots problems with procedures, Quality Control, instruments and computer6. Recognizes unreasonable results/ patient information and reacts appropriately7. Participates in proficiency testing8. Meets expected requirements of Laboratory Continuing Education program9. Performs appropriate repeat testing when abnormal results are found10. Judges specimen adequacy/ integrity11. Reports and investigates computer problems and instrument problems12. Completes testing within turn-around time guidelines13. Organizes and completes several tasks simultaneously without loss of accuracy14. Adheres to all policies to prevent the exposure of self patient or other employees to blood borne pathogen and safety hazards Tenet offers equal employment opportunity to all applicants for employment and to all employees regardless of sex, age, race color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, or disability.
Wednesday, 4 July 2012
Clinical Lab Scientist - Microbiology Manager
Details: IDEA Recruit is the leading Staffing Agency in the Clinical Lab and Diagnostic Industry. We have over 10 years of experience and we are one of the largest permanent placement resource in identifying talented Clinical Lab Scientists or Licensed Med Technologists in California & New York.We service over 100 Hospitals and Labs in the areas Chemistry, Hematology, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular & Blood Bank. We also staff for Histologists and Cytogeneticists. Since YOUR CAREER is one of the most important decisions of your life, IDEA Recruit can offer you over 3 dozen job openings in your area. In fact, some openings are confidential that ONLY you will know about it! Please send your resume today or contact one of our experienced Recruiters at (888) 412-4332 to discuss your career plans! For immediate consideration, please email resume to . What are the most important duties for this position? Managing 50 Microbiologists and Microbiology staff Plans, assigns, and directs the laboratory production work and ensures adequate staffing availability for validation work-as needed by the TM and DQPS in the laboratory. Serves as liaison with other functional local and corporate stakeholders. Mentors and supports direct reports regarding responsibilities and functions, ensuring they receive training in supervisory skill development. Identifies and implements supervisory and production training programs as necessary. Provides assistance as a liaison for defining, coordinating, and monitoring quality assurance programs. In absence of the Technical Manager, the PLM supervises activities of the DQPS. During that time when the TM is not available, the PLM ensures quality control and compliance procedures are followed, that QC reports are up to date, and that the laboratory is prepared for a Quality inspection Oversees staffing of all personnel in the laboratory. Effectively maintains a high-performing team by interviewing, hiring, training and providing staff development through performance evaluation, coaching and corrective counseling. Identifies future needs in terms of staff, equipment, and facilities. Submits appropriate documentation for procurement of such. Reviews test performance, drives process and project management, and prepares and submits required reports to meet established deadlines. Manages test database. Ensures departmental standard operating procedures and database accurately reflects the current process. Coordinates new implementation activities, working in conjunction with the TM, Medical Director and Quality Assurance, as it relates to operations and actively participates on subspecialty committees in conjunction with the TM, corporate committees, and business unit committees as needed. Provides guidance on annual budget and manages department costs and resources to adhere to budget. Resolves production problems through interaction with clients via phone calls or other means of communication.
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