Resources

• American Society for Microbiology (ASM) 
• American Medical Association (AMA)
• American Public Health Association
• American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)
• Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL)
• Association of Practitioners in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) 
• College of American Pathologists (CAP)
• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
• National Laboratory Training Network (NLTN) 

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  
• National Institute of Health (NIH)
  
• Occupational Health and Safety Agency (OSHA)
  
• World Health Organization (WHO)
  
• Connecticut Department of Public Health
  
• Massachusetts Department of Public Health
  
• Maine Bureau of Health
  
• New Hampshire Department of Health Services
  
• New York State Department of Health
  
• Rhode Island Department of Health
  
• Vermont Department of Health

• CDC Emergency Preparedness and Response
• CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Archive
• CDC and APHIS: National Select Agent Registry
• U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Disease (USAMRIID)

• Advance for Medical Laboratory Professionals
• The "Bad Bug" Book - FDA encyclopedia of microorganisms associated with foodborne diseases
• Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA)
• Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO)
• National Foundation for Infectious Diseases
• National Library of Medicine
• New England Journal of Medicine
• Public Health Online

Updated 1/29/22: 

Great opportunity at York Hospital in York, ME!

See below for details. Click here to apply!

Position: Microbiology Technical Specialist
Reports to: Director of Laboratory Services

JOB SUMMARY
The Microbiology technical supervisor is responsible for performing a variety of functions that ultimately create an exceptional patient experience by fulfilling their laboratory needs.  The technical supervisor is responsible for maintaining their designated department at a CAP accredited level of performance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs a variety of laboratory services including analysis of laboratory tests, quality control, equipment maintenance, processing of laboratory specimens, clerical duties, and other team responsibilities under the direction of a Board Certified Pathologist.  Each staff member is responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to perform the technical aspects of their job.  Staff members provide care appropriate to the condition and age of patients, including geriatric, pediatric and general population.
Staff is responsible for the care and safety of patients and maintaining patient confidentially at all times.  Staff is responsible for communicating the mission and vision of the hospital as well as developing effective working relationships with patients, physicians and path members.  Employees in this position must be flexible, efficient, and capable of performing tasks with accuracy.

In addition to performing bench duties, the department Specialist is responsible for monthly quality control/quality assurance, staff competency, CAP survey material, procedural updates, reagent inventory, analyzer/analyte maintenance, department budget, CAP inspection readiness and staff communication/training.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Education and Experience: Four year Degree or Equivalent in Medical Laboratory Science Program or scientifically related field and 1 year of clinical laboratory experience. Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Required Licensed/Certification/Registration: MT (ASCP), MLS(ASCP) is desirable.
• Meets the alternative education and experience qualifications set forth by the ASCP to become registry eligible for the MT category.
• Training and relevant experience in high complexity testing of Microbiology such as Molecular is a plus.
• Current instruments are the BD Phoenix, Bruker MALDI, BD Max, Revogene, BD Bactec and the Abbott ID NOW,

SKILLS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Must have the ability to read and communicate effectively.  Must have basic computer knowledge, phlebotomy skills, knowledge of laboratory quality control standards and protocols, high level of skill required for proper equipment use and maintenance.  This job requires frequent standing, walking, sitting, pushing, pulling, reaching, lifting and some repetitive motions.  The work environment is such that you may be performing some functions for an extended period of time and may be exposed to hazardous and infectious substances.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.