Microbiology Specialist (PRN)

At St. Joseph Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, St. Joseph Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Founded in 1874 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, St. Joseph Medical Center has a long tradition of providing high-quality, compassionate care. Its Catholic heritage and the spirit of our founding Sisters continue today in our mission of caring for the community. The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is the Catholic Sponsor for St. Joseph Medical Center, under the leadership of his Excellency Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr.

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Each individual performing the above procedures must:

1) adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results

2) follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications

3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director

4) perform a wide variety of microbiology procedures requiring independent judgment in performing high complexity testing in both manual and automated methods

5) perform testing procedures in other areas of the department for which licensed and competency demonstrated

6) perform and document maintenance daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate

7) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting

Education and Work Experience

Possession of a current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited state ClinicalLaboratory Scientist license as a Microbiologist Specialist if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
1. CLS/MT generalist with 1-yr microbiology experience or Microbiologist Specialist preferred.
2. Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)

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