Full Time Shift: 7:00am-3:30pm 5 days/week with rotating weekends and holidays. Pay Range: $27.00-$36.00 (Based on experience) POSITION SUMMARY Performs lab testing and associated activities within the Microbiology section, including Serology, Virology and Parasitology. Essential Position Duties • Reviews the daily specimen management report. • Troubleshoots and maintains the LIS and instruments interface and software. • Performs Clostidium difficile assays. • Resolves client problems as needed. • Performs and records all quality assurances systems required to maintain precision and accuracy, including proficiency testing. • Performs other tasks and procedures in Microbiology as required which are commensurate with education, training and experience. • Assists in maintaining adequate inventory of supplies. • Record lot numbers and ensures compliance with State requirements for documentation of lot numbers with quality control and specimen records. • Performs all clerical functions associated with the department. • Reads bacterial and viral cultures. Performs biochemical identification procedures as necessary and record MIC results. • Follows all safety protocols as outlines in safety manual. • Identifies and pursues self improvement needs. • Seeks coaching/mentoring when appropriate. • Performs other duties as assigned Compliance Responsibilities • Participates in required orientation, Compliance and HIPAA training programs. • Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations. • Participates, as requested, in process improvement responsibilities. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Core Competencies/Skill Sets • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Detail oriented and organizational skills. • Exercises accuracy and precision in completion of prescribed tasks and treatments. Professional Experience/Educational Requirements • Bachelor’s degree or MT (ASCP or equivalent preferred); Associates degree with MLT • Minimum of one (1) year experience in the area of Microbiology. • Some computer experience required. Certification/Licensure • Must qualify as a clinical laboratory technologist under CLIA regulations. Benefits: TridentCare offers a competitive wage and robust benefit package to full time employees. Part time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include: • Two weeks of vacation time • Health Insurance after 30 days! • Sick time • 8 paid holidays • Same day pay available • Medical insurance allowance, giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs • Dental insurance • Vision insurance • Disability insurance • Company paid life insurance • 401(k) #MBX