Medical Technologist - Microbiology jobs in Kentucky

Job Description

Microbiology/Molecular Microbiology Lab Job

Preferred Lab Partners/St Elizabeth Healthcare is a fast paced, high volume, progressive Microbiology/Molecular Microbiology Laboratory seeking a Medical Technologist (MT, MLS) and/or Bachelor of Sciences degree with an area in Microbiology, Biology, Chemistry and/or Physical Sciences.

Our lab has the latest technologies available, including Copan WASPLAB - an automated system for processing specimens, culture incubation and work-up for Clinical Microbiology - utilizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Interpretive algorithmic software for plate reading. We utilize the Bruker Maldi-tof as primary bacterial identification system; and the Micro lab has two (2) Antibiotic Susceptibility Test Platforms - Beckman Coulter MicroScan Walkaway and Biomerieux Vitek. Molecular testing platforms include Cepheid Infinity, Hologic Panther, Biofire Film Array, Genmark ePlex, BD MAX and Meridian Alethia with an extensive test menu to meet the needs of our patients, providers and the community.

Applicants should be motivated and able to perform a variety of job duties effectively and efficiently in a collaborative team environment; always striving for excellent results

Qualifications

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program along with certification from a nationally recognized certifying agency

OR

Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science with completion of a NAACLS approved Medical Technology program along with ASCP Certification

OR

CLIA ’88 Equivalent (HEW/HHS Certification)

OR

Registry Eligible - Baccalaureate Degree in a Biological Science and have completed a NAACLS accredited MT/CLS program AND be certified within a year of eligibility or be certified one year from date of hire.

Registry Eligible for a Section Certification - must have a Baccalaureate Degree with a minimum of five-years technical experience in ONE of the Clinical Areas of the Laboratory.

Kind and Length of Experience:

Minimum of 6-12 month of clinical internship as part of an approved MLS Training Program.