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The James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx NY is afull service tertiary care hospital, affiliated with the Mt.Sinai School of Medicine.

MICROBIOLOGIST TECHNOLOGIST(SIGN ON BONUS)Preferably 1-2 years clinical laboratory experience andeducation/ training in Molecular Biology techniques,e.g. Western Blot, Genotyping, PCR, Sequencing etc.with demonstrated experience in Bacteriology andImmunology is required. Experience in Virology,Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, and Mycology aredesirable. ASCP Certification required.Qualifying candidates will receive Competitive Salary &Benefits package, free parking, and may be eligible forour (EDRP) Education Debt Reduction Program.

2 years demonstrated experience in Bacteriology, Immunology, preferable some experience in molecular biology techniques, e.g. Western Blot, genotyping, PCR etc. Experience in Mycobacteriology, virology, parasitology and mycology are desirable. ASCP Certification required. Interested candidates may forward resumes to the address, e-mail or fax number listed below. Department of Veterans Affairs James J. Peters VA Medical Center 130 W. Kingsbridge Rd Bronx, NY 10468 Fax: 718-741-4598 / E-mail to Edith.Hebert@med.va.gov EOE, ELP and U.S. citizenship required

In the 2008 U.S. News & World Report rankings, Cedars-Sinai once again made the ´Best of the Best´ Honor Roll, which comprises the top hospitals ranked highly in the most number of categories.

Job Category: Pathology/LaboratoryJob Specialty: Clinical Lab ScientistPosition Type: Regular-F/TShift Length: 8hrHours: TBD Days: Monday - FridayShift Type: DayWeekends: Every Other Job Description: CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST/CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST II(Microbiology)Clinical Microbiology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center performs over 330,000 tests each year! Microbiology includes bacteriology, anaerobic bacteriology, mycology, mycobacteriology, parasitology, and virology. This area has a profound mission: Protecting our patients by providing rapid identification of microbes, detecting antibiotic susceptibility or resistance, and assisting in the control of nosocomial spread of infection. If you are an experienced Clinical Lab Scientist, have a valid CA CLS license, and share our mission, we would like you to join us.Accession, process, and plate clinical specimens. Recognize and identify pathogens and normal flora using manual and semi-automated methods. Set up, interpret, and report manual and automated susceptibility test results, including complex antibiograms. Respond to physician inquiries, investigate problems, and participate in a team-oriented work environment.Only candidates with a B.S. in a biological science, medical technology, or related science and who possess a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited license appropriate for the area of responsibility will be considered. Good sterile technique, experience processing and plating clinical specimens as well as identifying potential pathogens. 2 or more years work experience in a clinical Microbiology laboratory as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist. Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with peers, patients, physicians and other customers of the medical center. Knowledge of Sunquest (LIS), Vitek2, Phoenix, and Bactec 9240 systems a plus. Full command of the English language (oral and written).Frequent sitting and standing; occasional walking and bending; occasional lifting of materials up to 25 pounds for distances to 10 feet. Frequent use of computer keyboards, monitors and telephones. Responsiveness to auditory alarms and communication devices including: telephones, beepers, fire alarms, mechanical failure alarms. Visual acuity acceptable for performing duties of this position. Sufficient mobility to access equipment, patients and other customers.

Brack Microbiology Responsibilities 1. Processes all applicable specimens in the laboratory. 2. Performs tests following established department policies and procedures exercising independent judgment when necessary. 3. Operates monitors and maintains laboratory equipment according to established policies and procedures. 4. Performs and documents defined quality control procedures required for tests assayed. 5. Follows established procedures for the environment of care and laboratory safety. 6. Accepts responsibility for learning and maintaining knowledge of laboratory practices and procedures. Maintains current on department based competencies, including all regulatory requirements. Remains current on procedures for the environment of care and laboratory safety. Pursues professional and educational development. Develops goals aligned with the department/network goals. 7. Uses time, supplies, equipment and resources judiciously. Utilizes time management skills to complete work. Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance as needed. Utilizes appropriate chain of command. Utilizes courtesy and sensitivity, demonstrates effective and respectful communications. Cooperates in staffing and scheduling requirements to meet the needs of the department/Network. Participates as a team member by assisting others with patient care needs, department activities, etc. Supports a culture of patient and staff safety. Minimum Qualifications I: Completed Medical Technology program in an ASCP BOC accredited school is required. Bachelors degree in a related field is preferred. Required to pass the registry within one (1) year of hire OR one of the following certifications is required: Medical Laboratory Scientist (single discipline or general) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC); Medical Technologist by the American Medical Technologists MT(AMT); or Medical Technologist by the American Association of Bioanalysts MT (AAB). II: Bachelors degree in a related field is required. Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (General) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) or Medical Technologist by the American Medical Technologists MT(AMT) is required. III: Bachelors degree in a related field is required. Two (2) years of laboratory experience at the level of a Medical Laboratory Scientist II is required. May substitute for all of the required experience with one of the following specialty certifications: Specialist in Blood Banking SBB(ASCP), Microbiology SM(ASCP), Hematology SH(ASCP), Chemistry SC(ASCP), Cytotechnology SCT(ASCP), or Lab Safety SLS(ASCP); or Diplomate in Laboratory Management DLM(ASCP). Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (General) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) or Medical Technologist by the American Medical Technologists MT(AMT) is required. IV: Bachelors degree in a related field is required. Five (5) years of laboratory experience is required to include one (1) year at the level of a Medical Laboratory Scientist III is required. May substitute for two (2) years of the required experience with one of the following specialty certifications: Specialist in Blood Banking SBB(ASCP), Microbiology SM(ASCP), Hematology SH(ASCP), Chemistry SC(ASCP), Cytotechnology SCT(ASCP), or Lab Safety SLS(ASCP); or Diplomate in Laboratory Management DLM(ASCP). Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (General) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Certification (BOC) or Medical Technologist by the American Medical Technologists MT(AMT) is required. Preferred Qualifications Microbiology culture plate reading experience preferred. Ability to multi-task in a high test volume setting. Skills N/A Physical Demands PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Medium (Requires lifting up to 50 lbs and frequent carrying of 25 lbs objects) Standing...............................Continuously Walking..................................Frequently Sitting.....................................Frequently Reclining...............................Not Required Lifting-floor to table............. Frequently Lifting-table to shoulder.....Occasionally Lifting-above shoulder........Occasionally Lifting-by weight-25 lbs.......Occasionally Carrying................................ .Frequently Pushing..................................Occasionally Pulling....................................Occasionally Climbing................................Not Required Balancing............................. .Occasionally Stooping/Bending................Frequently Kneeling................................Not Required Crouching............................ .Frequently Crawling................................Not Required Reaching..............................Occasionally Handling...............................Frequently Finger Dexterity...................Continuously Feeling..................................Frequently Talking..................................Continuously Hearing.................................Continuously Tasting/Smelling................Occasionally Vision....................................Continuously Depth Perception...............Continuously Field of Vision.....................Continuously Work Environment Generally experiences exposure to blood and blood borne pathogens in job Supervision Received Lab Manager Supervision Exercised None Physical Other N/A Other Functions 1. Performs other duties as assigned.

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest health care system between Worcester and Boston, Massachusetts. The 319-bed regional health care system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center.

- A.S.C.P. THIS IS A MICROBIOLOGY POSITION.Mon - Friday 7 - 3:30 pm. Every third weekend and rotating Holiday coverage. 9-5:30pm coverage on rotating basis. Occasional second shift coverage for vacations and sick calls.MT or M (ASCP) required (CLS - NCA also acceptable). One year or more Microbiology experience preferredJob Description functions in Microbiology Dept.Microbiology Technologist (MT) position:General Responsibilities: Take care to check specimen labeling and that the correct specimen is inoculated to the correctly labeled media (testing should always be performed on the correct patient). Properly enter all testing performed into the computer and double check for accuracy. Provide timely (one half hour) completion of STAT requests and timely reporting of Critical values. Answer telephone calls quickly and in a courteous, professional manner. Read and sign off on all Procedure manuals in the Department annually (Microbiology, Serology, Rapid Testing, Parasitology, Mycology, Chemical Hygiene, Safety, Downtime, Infection control, and Disaster manuals). Perform morning setup functions including: Recording all temperatures, Cleaning and QC on instruments, checking computer lists for missing or problem specimens and following up on problems encountered. Putting away supplies, marking date received on all supplies, and monitoring items that are running low and need to be ordered. Keeping a clean and orderly work environment, including bleaching bench tops daily. Keeping current in educational topics by reading and attending continuing education workshops. Complying with OSHA, CLIA, CAP, and other regulations. Performing and evaluating proficiency tests (CAP surveys). Maintaining a courteous and professional attitude towards patients, fellow lab workers, Doctors, and other health care workers. Be as flexible as possible in work schedule to cover weekends, holidays, mornings, afternoons, and occasional second shift shortages. Teaching and training other personnel and completing other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Cross training in other departments if required by lab manager.Planting Bench Responsibilities: Process all specimen types for Culture planting or send out. Plant to appropriate culture media as directed in the procedure manual. Serially streak all plates for isolation using proper technique described in Procedure manual. Incubate cultures in the appropriate incubator as described in the procedure manual. Set up specimens received in the computer.Serology Responsibilities: Perform all serological and QC testing according to procedure manual. Maintain, run QC, and properly operate Serology instrumentation. Read and interpret Fluorescent antibody tests (AFB smears, Giardia/Cryptosporidium, etc.). Operate and maintain Fluorescent microscope.Culture Bench responsibilities: Interpret and record in the computer all culture growth results according to the procedure manual. Identify potential pathogens based on the culture site and clinical relevance. Perform sensitivity testing on appropriate organisms isolated. Maintain, run QC, and properly set up and run the sensitivity instrument. Perform and record QC on all manual tests such as oxidase, cefinase, slide coagulase, etc. Workup and result Blood cultures (positives & negatives). Operate, maintain, and calibrate Blood culture instrumentation.Parasitology Bench: Process and examine all stool specimens for Parasites according to the procedure manual. Perform and run QC on additional testing for stool samples such as Rotavirus, EHEC, C. difficile toxin, Giardia/Cryptosporidium antigen, AFB stains, etc. Maintain proficiency and knowledge of parasites that may be seen in patient specimens.Mycology: Examine and identify clinically relevant Fungal isolates as described in the procedure manual and reference materials. This is a specialized bench that only a few Technologists routinely have extensive knowledge, but all Technologists are encouraged to learn and gain proficiency in Mycology.Molecular Microbiology: Perform molecular nucleic acid

- A.S.C.P. THIS IS A MICROBIOLOGY POSITION. MT or M - ASCP required or CLS - NCA required. One or more years in Microbiology preferred.4 days per week with rotating days off. Every third weekend with rotating Holidays. Rotating coverage for 9 - 5:30 pm shift.Occasional coverage of second shift to cover vacations and sick calls. Job Description functions in Microbiology Dept.Microbiology Technologist (MT) position:General Responsibilities: Take care to check specimen labeling and that the correct specimen is inoculated to the correctly labeled media (testing should always be performed on the correct patient). Properly enter all testing performed into the computer and double check for accuracy. Provide timely (one half hour) completion of STAT requests and timely reporting of Critical values. Answer telephone calls quickly and in a courteous, professional manner. Read and sign off on all Procedure manuals in the Department annually (Microbiology, Serology, Rapid Testing, Parasitology, Mycology, Chemical Hygiene, Safety, Downtime, Infection control, and Disaster manuals). Perform morning setup functions including: Recording all temperatures, Cleaning and QC on instruments, checking computer lists for missing or problem specimens and following up on problems encountered. Putting away supplies, marking date received on all supplies, and monitoring items that are running low and need to be ordered. Keeping a clean and orderly work environment, including bleaching bench tops daily. Keeping current in educational topics by reading and attending continuing education workshops. Complying with OSHA, CLIA, CAP, and other regulations. Performing and evaluating proficiency tests (CAP surveys). Maintaining a courteous and professional attitude towards patients, fellow lab workers, Doctors, and other health care workers. Be as flexible as possible in work schedule to cover weekends, holidays, mornings, afternoons, and occasional second shift shortages. Teaching and training other personnel and completing other duties as assigned by the supervisor. Cross training in other departments if required by lab manager.Planting Bench Responsibilities: Process all specimen types for Culture planting or send out. Plant to appropriate culture media as directed in the procedure manual. Serially streak all plates for isolation using proper technique described in Procedure manual. Incubate cultures in the appropriate incubator as described in the procedure manual. Set up specimens received in the computer. Serology Responsibilities: Perform all serological and QC testing according to procedure manual. Maintain, run QC, and properly operate Serology instrumentation. Read and interpret Fluorescent antibody tests (AFB smears, Giardia/Cryptosporidium, etc.). Operate and maintain Fluorescent microscope.Culture Bench responsibilities: Interpret and record in the computer all culture growth results according to the procedure manual. Identify potential pathogens based on the culture site and clinical relevance. Perform sensitivity testing on appropriate organisms isolated. Maintain, run QC, and properly set up and run the sensitivity instrument. Perform and record QC on all manual tests such as oxidase, cefinase, slide coagulase, etc. Workup and result Blood cultures (positives & negatives). Operate, maintain, and calibrate Blood culture instrumentation.Parasitology Bench: Process and examine all stool specimens for Parasites according to the procedure manual. Perform and run QC on additional testing for stool samples such as Rotavirus, EHEC, C. difficile toxin, Giardia/Cryptosporidium antigen, AFB stains, etc. Maintain proficiency and knowledge of parasites that may be seen in patient specimens.Mycology: Examine and identify clinically relevant Fungal isolates as described in the procedure manual and reference materials. This is a specialized bench that only a few Technologists routinely have extensive knowledge, but all Technologists are encouraged to learn and gain proficiency in Mycology.Molecular Microbiology: Perform molecular nucleic acid amplification testing such as Chlamydia/GC and MRSA.

Senior Med Technologist

This position is a 37.5 hour bench technologist/supervisory non-exempt position which will oversee the technical, clerical, and workflow issues of these two shifts. This position will report to the Chemistry Manager. Responsibilities will include scheduling, competency documentation, educational activities, quality monitors, and input into the review process for the core laboratory. Assures smooth transitions from shift to shift. Weekend assignments of alternating evening and nights, once per month.Job Requirements: MT (ASCP) or equivalent with five years core lab experience. Management experience a plus. Good interpersonal skills required.