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Montrose Memorial Hospital Microbiology Supervisor - Lab - Full Time in Montrose, Colorado
About Montrose Regional Health:
As the leading healthcare in the Uncompahgre Valley, MRH offers patients personalized and professional healthcare backed by the latest technology experience, and partnership, we continue to evolve and broaden our comprehensive services in 23-specialties and sub- specialties. We are the hospital, the healthcare resource, and the employer of choice in our communities. Montrose Regional Health is a not for-profit accredited by the Joint Commission meeting the highest standards of healthcare.
About the "Department"
The laboratory at Montrose Regional Health is fully accredited by the Joint Commission of Accredited Healthcare Organizations and registered by the State of Colorado. It is staffed by certified medical technologists and technicians working under the supervision of two full-time pathologists.
About The Career:
Performs various chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic tests to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Applies techniques used in the field of blood banking, hematology, serology, chemistry and morphological examinations. Records test results, quality control, remedial action and may also engage in research.
In conjunction with the Laboratory Technical Director and Medical Director, performs technical and regulatory oversight of the Microbiology Department in the Laboratory which includes: monitoring continual compliance to federal, state and/or local regulatory agencies and accrediting bodies, acting as a technical resource for staff, maintaining essential equipment function checks, reviewing and developing policies and procedures, preparing and overseeing department quality assurance/improvement and quality control programs.
All About You :
Education: A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Required national certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent.
Training/Experience: Four (4) years of training/experience in a clinical Microbiology laboratory performing bacteriological culture reading.
Strong knowledge of bacteriological culture reading and interpretation, gram stain reading and interpretation, operation of equipment which performs bacterial identification and susceptibility testing as well as PCR testing. Complete operational ability in all laboratory areas .
Skills: Proficient with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and Microsoft Office especially Excel and Word.
What We Offer:
Mentoring
Continuing Education and Tuition Assistance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance TAX FREE up to $10,800
401 K Retirement Plan with employer match
Multiple health plan options to select from
Our Brand:
Integrity & honesty in everything we do
Service with care and compassion
Excellence
Leadership with innovation & Creativity
We care for our team like family.
- This position is located in Montrose Colorado