Medical Technologist

Job description

Silver Cross Hospital is an extraordinary place to work. We’re known for our culture of excellence and delivery of unrivaled experiences for our patients, their families, the communities we serve…and for each other. Come join us! It’s the way you want to be treated. Summary: Performs moderate and high complexity testing in Microbiology. Performs instrument check, analyzer maintenance, calibrations, quality control, competencies, proficiency testing, and patient testing, culture reading including identifications of organisms and setting sensitivities. Identifies problems with test performance and utilities problem solving skills and resources to troubleshoot. Maintains a safe work environment and uses required PPE. Participates in the teaching of students and new employees. Responsibilities: Requirements: - Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and effective communication always. - Performs moderate and high complexity testing within the department to include cultures setting and reading, Stat tests, Gram Stain and AFB stain reading and reporting, and limited molecular and immunology testing. - Performs instrument maintenance, quality control, competencies, proficiency testing, an...