Charge Medical Technologist - Microbiology

Monitors and takes action to resolve uncollected specimens and identifies problem/process affecting specimen integrity and patient identification; initiates corrective action.

Stocks and prepares solutions, reagents or test media following laboratory procedures and formulae.

Manages inventory such that stock is rotated and maintained at sufficient levels to meet demand. 

Accurately prepares reagents.

Assists in instructing, training, or supervising new or less skilled lab personnel. 

Time permitting, helps other techs with their work, and may direct the daily activities in the absence of the Supervisor.

Provides bench training to students, new employees, and co-workers. 

Helps and supports co-workers; Treats co-workers with respect and courtesy; Volunteers to flex personal work schedule to help laboratory meet interdepartmental goals.

Performs various clerical duties; recording and phoning of reports; answering telephones and statistics, etc.

Recognizes work needs and shares clerical duties as needed within department. 

Anticipates customers’ needs and responds appropriately.

Develops an awareness of new techniques, procedures, and instruments. 

Participates in continuing education and general laboratory meetings.

Assist in evaluating new methods; writes or revises procedure manuals. 

Completes annual continuing education hours. 

Attends and participates in educational inservices and meetings.

Maintains a clean, hazard free work environment; observes and practices safety and hazard precautions.

Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of safe handling of equipment and specimens.

Reports problems and requests service as necessary.

Uses PPE with no exceptions.

Identifies safety problems; Responds according to protocol to fire drills and disaster drills.  

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Willingly shares in less desirable tasks/schedules. 

Recognizes the need for assistance in other areas and assists as workload allows.