CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGIST - BAYCARE LAB ADMINISTRATION

CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGIST - BAYCARE LAB ADMINISTRATION(

Job Number: 153867)

Description

The Clinical Microbiologist will oversee Microbiology testing for the entire BayCare Laboratory system; he/she will be responsible for the accurate and timely performance of clinical microbiology tests in the centralized Regional BayCare Microbiology lab and for Microbiology tests performed at the various BayCare Hospitals. The Clinical Microbiologist will be interacting and working with BayCare Infection Control groups; Pharmacy and Physicians; as well as the other laboratory sections. He/she will provide consultation to clinicians regarding patient care services; including: stained smear interpretation; preliminary and final organism reports in disease diagnosis; susceptibility testing and new technologies. The Clinical Microbiologist will ensure laboratory compliance with all regulatory bodies as well as appropriate billing of microbiology service

Qualifications

REQUIRED LICENSURE:

Medical Technologist in microbiology

FL Microbiology Director within 6 months of hire

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

Master's in microbiology

Prefer Doctorate in microbiology

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Two years in clinical microbiology

PREFERRED CERTIFICATION:

American Board of Medical Microbiology

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

Written and verbal communication skills; interpersonal skills; ability to delegate; ability to work independently; ability to work with a team; critical thinking skills; organizational skills; computer skills; knowledge of regulatory standards, management skills; medical terminology use and understanding.

Organization: 0020-BAYCARE HEALTH SYSTEM

Primary Location: FL-Tampa-St. Joseph's HospitalSchedule: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Shift: DaysShift Hours: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Weekend Work: Occasional

On Call: No