This position provides technical support to complete laboratory testing for OHSU hospital and clinic patients.
The Medical Laboratory Scientist aids clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient microbiology specimens, correlating data & reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient. Specimen processing, culture reading from different sources,performing identification and susceptibility testing for different organisms, and result reporting is performed independently after appropriate training. Supervisor or director review of results is required in situations dictated by policy or procedure.
Employees in this class have general knowledge of laboratory and Microbiology, specific terminology, equipment, materials, techniques, and safety procedures. The person filling this position will be of professional demeanor and perform their duties with an attitude, which will best serve the clients of the department.
Laboratory Testing: The Microbiology Technologist, aids clinicians in the diagnosis, treatment & prevention of diseases by accurately testing patient microbiology specimens, performing ID and susceptibilities & reporting results in a timely manner to support quality patient care
Handles and stores samples in a manner which prevents contamination or mislabeling.
Ensure compliance with Quality control to affect highest quality patient care.
Prepares samples for testing. Determines acceptability of microbiology and molecular specimens and results. Interprets and reads cultures, performs susceptibility testing and results them accordingly using M100 guidelines and CAP requirements. Reports test results via computer and telephone.
Equipment Quality Control and Maintenance: Ensure compliance w/ Quality Control & Quality Assurance Programs including POCT, to affect highest quality patient care: PERFORM Quality Control (QC) procedures w/ appropriate documentation; take corrective action to resolve problems; review unresolved problems w/ manager and Technical coordinator; report action limit results according to standard procedures; perform proficiency testing & report results.
Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
Positions in the laboratory and environs may require working flexible schedules including nights weekends and holidays; working at multiple laboratory or hospital sites; traveling between laboratories and sites by stairs, elevator, tram, shuttle or other means; exposure to blood and body fluids, chemical hazards, radiation; working in a somewhat noisy and crowded environment; wearing gloves and other Personal Protective Equipment for long periods of time; experiencing occasional temperature control problems in building.
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