Medical Laboratory Technologist - Microbiology

Accountabilities:

• Performs and provides microscopic interpretation of gram stains, TB stains and other differentiating stains
• Operation and maintenance of the microbiology analyzers and equipment
• Identifies, interprets and reports significant findings from infection control surveillance swabs and clinical specimens
• Knowledge and/or experience of blood cultures, rapid diagnostic kits and PCR
• Report significant findings and reportable diseases to the appropriate health care providers (e.g. physician, infection control practitioners, public health unit, etc.)
• Validation of inventory, supplies and new products
• Recognition, isolation, and identification of significant organisms;  performs sensitivity testing
• Disposes of biohazard waste according to protocols
• Other related duties as assigned