Microbiology Lab Assistant Jobs in Augusta, GA (NOW HIRING)

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Work Shift: Night (United States of America)

Supervises day-to-day operations of lab personnel, instrument implementation, and provides training and support for all employees as needed. Ensures compliance with any applicable GDCH, CAP, CLIA, AABB, OSHA, FDA and TJC guidelines and other regulatory agencies. Interfaces with the lab manager to implement and monitor all internal and external complaints. Routinely participates in the testing protocols of the laboratory section. Other duties include, but are not limited to payroll, scheduling, ordering supplies, inventory and anything deemed necessary.

Manages the daily activities of department associates to ensure timely, accurate reporting of laboratory testing to assist physicians in providing patient care. Performs laboratory work schedules for the department to ensure adequate staffing. Collaboratively develops and implements technical orientation programs for new staff members. Ensures all standard operating procedures and practices adhere to Federal and regulatory agency standards (CLIA, CAP, GDCH, TJC and OSHA). Performs routine technologist duties and responsibilities during the shift to ensure validity of reported results and performance in accordance with department guidelines. Evaluates new instrumentation and procedures to maintain state of the art laboratory performance and capability monitoring opportunities for increase efficiency and cost containment. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

• Bachelors Medical Technology or Bachelors Medical Science or Bachelors General or Masters Other-Preferred

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• MT(ASCP) - Medical Technologist or MT(AAB) - Medical Technologist or MT(AMT) - Medical Technologist or MLS(AMT) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or MLS(ASCP) - Medical Laboratory Scientist or MT(HEW) - Medical Technologist or M(ASCP) - Microbiology - American Society for Clinical Pathology

Education clarification: Bachelor's degree in Clinical Lab Science or lab related field or Master's degree preferred. Required and Minimum 5 years general laboratory experience

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