Desert Valley Hospital
Microbiology Specialist II (Lead) - Clinical Lab
Desert Valley Hospital, Victorville, California, United States, 92394
Microbiology Specialist II (Lead) – Clinical Lab
Facility: Desert Valley Hospital – Location: US-CA-Victorville – ID: 2025-232818 – Category: Clinical Professional – Position Type: Full Time – Shift: Days – Job Type: Non-Exempt.
Overview Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit
www.DesertValleyHospital.com .
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals
committed to our core values of
quality, compassion and community !
Why Prime Healthcare?
Desert Valley Hospital , a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Benefits Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:
Paid Time Off
401K retirement plan
Outstanding Medical
Dental
Vision Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Many more voluntary benefit options
Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.
Responsibilities
Adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform a wide variety of microbiology procedures requiring independent judgment in performing high complexity testing in both manual and automated methods.
Perform testing procedures in other areas of the department for which licensed and competency demonstrated.
Perform and document maintenance—daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
Recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
Ensure the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies.
May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
Develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
Be competent in implementing new procedures including all required documentation.
Be responsible for supervising the daily operation of the department as Section Supervisor.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
Qualifications Education, Experience, Training
Possession of a current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license as a Microbiologist Specialist if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
Minimum 5 years of microbiology experience, including public health issue and reporting requirements.
Previous supervisory/management experience required.
Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
Pay Transparency Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $43.00 to $57.87. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status Full Time
Shift Days
Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
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Overview Desert Valley Hospital is an accredited 148-bed acute care hospital located in Southern California. Desert Valley Hospital is in the top 5% of more than 4,500 hospitals nationwide for clinical performance. The hospital has achieved numerous quality award distinctions including Patient Safety Excellence Award, Women’s Health Excellence Award and Distinguished Hospital Clinical Excellence Award. Desert Valley Hospital, along with Desert Valley Medical Group, offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, labor and delivery, surgical services and more. For more information visit
www.DesertValleyHospital.com .
Join an award-winning team of dedicated professionals
committed to our core values of
quality, compassion and community !
Why Prime Healthcare?
Desert Valley Hospital , a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.
Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs.
Benefits Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to:
Paid Time Off
401K retirement plan
Outstanding Medical
Dental
Vision Coverage
Tuition Reimbursement
Many more voluntary benefit options
Benefits may vary based on collective bargaining agreement requirements and/or the employment status, i.e. full-time or part-time.
Responsibilities
Adhere to the laboratory's procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results.
Follow the laboratory's established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director.
Perform a wide variety of microbiology procedures requiring independent judgment in performing high complexity testing in both manual and automated methods.
Perform testing procedures in other areas of the department for which licensed and competency demonstrated.
Perform and document maintenance—daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate.
Review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting.
Recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics.
Ensure the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies.
May be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics.
Develop and maintain department policies and procedures.
Adhere to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources.
Be competent in implementing new procedures including all required documentation.
Be responsible for supervising the daily operation of the department as Section Supervisor.
Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
Qualifications Education, Experience, Training
Possession of a current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license as a Microbiologist Specialist if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
Minimum 5 years of microbiology experience, including public health issue and reporting requirements.
Previous supervisory/management experience required.
Bachelor's Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489).
Pay Transparency Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $43.00 to $57.87. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
Employment Status Full Time
Shift Days
Equal Employment Opportunity Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Privacy Notice Privacy Notice for California Applicants: https://www.primehealthcare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Notice-at-Collection-and-Privacy-Policy-for-California-Job-Applicants.pdf
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