LABORATORY TECH SPECIALIST - MICROBIOLOGY

Company: Aultman Health Foundation
Location: Canton
Posted on: April 29, 2025

Job Description:

Entity: Aultman Hospital, Canton Campus

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Position Summary:

Under the direction and supervision of the Assistant Manager of Microbiology, assists in directing personnel and resources in the most efficient manner possible and assumes responsibility for maintaining quality assurance in the department. Uses technical expertise and training to maintain the overall quality and timeliness of the services rendered. Assists in directing personnel and resources in the most efficient manner and assumes responsibility for ensuring ongoing quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing within departmental standards. Performs a variety of routine and complex laboratory procedures using standard and specialized techniques, instrumentation, and equipment on a wide variety of biological specimens to assist the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of patients. Exercises professional judgment to recognize, prioritize and facilitate varying test requests and workload in an efficient manner. The Technical Specialist assumes responsibility and accountability for the accuracy of procedures performed.

Department Summary:

The Microbiology laboratory uses a combination of conventional, molecular, and mass spectrometric methodologies to identify and characterize infectious agents. Testing clients include the inpatient and outpatient departments located at the Canton Campus, Aultman owned physician offices, and Aultman Laboratory Services Clients. In addition, it serves as the primary microbiology reference laboratory for Aultman Alliance and Aultman Orrville. The department performs over 220,000 tests per year.

Job Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science degree, including twelve-month training in an approved program for Medical Laboratory Science, with certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist by an approved certifying agency or Bachelor of Science degree with MLT certification and/or necessary experience to be designated as a registry eligible MLS.
Minimum 4 years' experience working in Microbiology required.
Minimum 2 years' leadership experience preferred

Department Specific Qualifications:

Willingness and ability to fill the CLIA role of Technical Consultant, Technical Supervisor, and General Supervisor as defined by CAP for the following testing areas:
Microbiology
Molecular

Job Skills:

Highly organized
Detail oriented
Strong multitasking abilities
Quick learner
Ability to handle high stress/fast paced work environment
Work effectively with coworkers
Strong communication skills

Responsibilities & Expectations:

Oversees all aspects of the Microbiology department including but not limited to accreditation and quality.
Required to maintain competence in all test systems which they provide oversite and work in staffing when the need arises.
Works with peers and leadership to achieve hospital and departmental goals.
Introduces and demonstrates new procedures, programs, and equipment to departmental and other hospital staff as appropriate.
Oversees the selection, training/orientation and evaluates performance of staff. Makes recommendations for personnel actions.
Develops, implements, and evaluates the quality and critical aspects of service programs/modalities provided by the department including proficiency testing and quality controls and takes appropriate action to report and address identified issues.
Monitors and maintains compliance with all regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and hospital policies.
Maintains department and equipment and seeks to develop new program enhancements and strategies.
Reviews and develops laboratory policies and procedures.
Is responsible for the department's operational excellence and ensures that quality services are delivered in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional behavior standards.
Collaborates with other departments to create systems and problem solve on issues that impact departmental/organizational goals and patient care delivery.
Actively participate in departmental and hospital committees and meetings as appropriate.
Organizes and directs the daily activities of the laboratory and supervises the technical staff
Responsible for coordinating all technical, logistical, and administrative functions to ensure prompt and accurate testing and reporting of results for all laboratory samples within established timeframes
Coordinates training of new colleagues
Delegates or resolves technical problems and ensures that remedial action is taken and documented when tests do not perform to specifications and that patient results are only reported when tests are functioning properly
Assigns and reviews the workflow of all technical staff
Approves overtime, no-lunches, and requests to leave early
Exercise professional judgment to recognize, prioritize and facilitate varying test requests and workload in an efficient manner.
Mentor students and new employees by providing a positive experiential learning environment.
Think critically and work efficiently in high stress situations
Communicate effectively with colleagues, nursing units, providers, and laboratory leadership.
Uses Tools and Tones for High Reliability in order to promote a culture of safety.
Accepts responsibilities and maintains an attitude conducive to a cooperative and productive work environment.
Adheres to all policies described in the Aultman Hospital Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook.
Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Work eight hours a day. This unit requires 24/7 coverage.
> 75% of time spent in supervisory functions

Department Specific Working Conditions:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.

Hazardous Exposure Category: Select Category I, II or III and delete the other categories.

Category I - Includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.

All procedures or other job-related tasks that involve an inherent potential for spills or splashes of, or mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures is required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Addendum: Please place one "X" in the appropriate box for the requirement.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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Occasional
10-33%

Frequent
34-65%

Continuous
66% of the day

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Location: Aultman Health Foundation - LAB - MICROBIOLOGY
Schedule: Full Time, Day Shift, 7am-3:30pm

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