Microbiology Technologist - Atrium Health Microbiology Core Laboratory Charlotte FT

Job description

Department: 60983 Carolinas Medical Center - Core Lab: Microbiology Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 2nd shift: 1530-0200, Wednesday-Saturday with rotating holidays. Pay Range: $30.70 - $46.05 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Performs medium to high complexity Microbiology testing procedures with a high level of quality in accordance with established protocols in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, virology and molecular-based infectious disease Microbiology. - Assures integrity of specimens during all phases of testing. - Performs various slide preparations and staining techniques. - Maintains complete documentation/competency for all steps of processes as outlined in standard operating procedures and policies. - Analyzes, interprets, and records patient test results into the electronic medical record with a high degree accuracy. - Interprets complex susceptibility patterns to determine antibiotic resistance patterns and mechanisms as well as inconsistencies in drug-bug combinations. - Performs Quality Control processes to establish acceptability of use for of microbiological materials following regulatory guidelines...