Medical Technologist – Microbiology Laboratory
Austin, Texas
St. David's HealthCare
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Job info
Job Opportunity: Medical Technologist
Location: Austin, Texas
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (Day Shift)
Call Requirements: None
Weekends: Yes, rotating
Job Description
Seeking a Medical Technologist to support the Microbiology Laboratory. This is a backfill contract position with no call required. The role involves working primarily on the day shift with some weekend rotation.
Unit Information
- Department: Microbiology Laboratory
- Typical Staff on Day Shift: 5-6 plate readers and 1 processor
- Equipment Used: Biofire, Cepheid GeneXpert, Bactec, Liat, Sofia, Solana, MALDI-TOF, Microscan
- Typical Procedures:
- Biofire respiratory panels, BCID
- Cepheid GeneXpert testing
- Liat COVID/Flu testing
- Sofia flu and strep testing
- Rapid kit tests
- Solana HSV testing
Required Skills & Experience
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Technologist in Microbiology
- Experience with gram stains and culture setups is required
- Experience with MALDI and automated systems for antibiotic sensitivity testing is strongly encouraged
- Experience with Meditech or similar laboratory information systems is preferred
- Familiarity with the same analyzers and procedures used in the unit is a plus
Personality & Work Style
- Self-starter and team player
- Flexible and quick learner
- Considerate and able to multitask effectively
Dress Code
- Scrub color: Sage green top and black bottoms
Additional Information
- No call required
- Rotating weekends
- Permanent positions available on the unit
- The unit values candidates who are adaptable and able to work efficiently with advanced laboratory technology
Required Qualifications
- Medical Technologist with at least 1 year of experience within the last year
- De-escalation skills in a healthcare setting
- Knowledge of USP 800 hazardous drug risk standards
This position offers an opportunity to work with advanced diagnostic equipment in a supportive team environment.
Facility
St. David's HealthCare
7 nurses recommend working with St. David's HealthCare
Pros
Travele friendly environment
Cons
Management communication is bad
- Short Term Acute Care
- 551 beds
Austin, TX
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