Microbiology Medical Technologist II

Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

For more detailed information, please click here. Incumbent performs established procedures for clinical testing as required in all assigned laboratory disciplines. Incumbent is responsible for analyzing specimens whose results are then reported to the sponsor. Incumbent proactively seeks out opportunities to improve processes and procedures and demonstrates initiative in resolving problems. Supports quality control / quality assurance monitoring programs, and is responsible for assisting with training of personnel.Essential Job Duties : Perform duties of Technologist I, and may perform duties of Technologist II in addition to the following additional duties : Essential Functions ¨ Quality Control Monitoring Programso Review and investigate unacceptable results to internal and external quality control monitoring programs. Prepare corrective action responses by assigned due date for management review.¨ SOPso Complete timely review of new or revised SOPs circulated for peer review.o May assist with timely processing of SOPs for department.¨ Proficiency Testing Survey Sampleso May provide support to proficiency testing program by coordinating receipt of survey material, coordinating with interdepartmental personnel for sample analysis, and ensuring timely and correct completion of electronic or paper report forms.o Investigate root cause for unacceptable performance on proficiency surveys and prepare corrective action response by assigned due date.¨ Trainingo Assists with training new employees and follows-up to ensure training is understood.o May assist with the development of training material, training checklists, and competency assessment programs.¨ Instrument / Equipment / Assay Validationo Assist with assay validations by performing experiments according to departmental SOP. Compile validation data for management review.o Assist with validation of new equipment and instruments including software validation requirements (e.g., User Acceptance Testing).¨ Assist staff by providing technical guidance where needed.Non-Essential Functions ¨ Only individuals that are verified to qualify as supervisory personnel under regulations / standards applicable to the facility (e.g., New York State, CLIA, CAP) may perform periodic review and approval of quality control program records (e.g. quality controldata, instrument logs, reagent logs). The SOPs applicable to the department should be consulted to determine records that can be reviewed and approved.Education / Qualifications / Certifications and LicensesU. S. Requirements Individual must qualify as testing personnel under the following CLIA 1988 and New York State Department of Health requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or other life science with completion of at least a 12-month training program in Medical Technology.OR
• Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited college or university and one year training and / or experience in the specialty in which testing is to be performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a school of Medical Technology.OR
• 90 semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following : 1) 16 semester hours of biology courses, which are pertinent to the medical sciences2) 16 semester hours of chemistry (at least 6 semester hours of Inorganic Chemistry)3) 3 semester hours of math
• Completed an accredited clinical laboratory training program, or one year documented laboratory training or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed.OR
• Associate’s degree in medical laboratory technologyRequired ExperienceThree years clinical microbiology laboratory testing experienceLabcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer : Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. We encourage all to applyIf you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement.