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Microbiology, 3rd shift.

Work Schedule:

Every other weekend required.

Summary:

Analyzes, interprets, and validates laboratory procedures of various complexities on biological material such as blood, body fluids, and tissues for Virtua customers.

Position Responsibilities:

• Performs moderate and high complexity testing accurately and precisely according to established procedure without direct supervision.

• Post analytically, validates results using established indicators, investigates deviations from the norm, recognizes trends or shifts, and applies corrective action.

• Performs, reviews and documents all quality control according to established policies and procedures. Performs pre-analytical processes including patient ID, phlebotomy, specimen labeling, specimen verification, receipt and shipment.

• Correctly operates, maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment as required.

• Provides Outstanding Customer Service by demonstrating effective and appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.

Position Qualifications Required / Experience Required:

Externship- 1 year or meets CLIA `88.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Laboratory Science or equivalent.

Training/Certifications/Licensure:

Valid registration as a Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Technician or equivalent, or meets CLIA '88 educational requirements for high complexity testing.

New graduate or experienced new hire with lab employment history beginning after 1988 having appropriate education that meets CLIA ’88 requirements. ASCP certification preferred.

Hourly Rate: $31.25 - $48.43 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant’s experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies.

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