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Augusta Health

MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST I, Microbiology

Augusta Health, Fishersville, Virginia, United States, 22939


Fishersville VA 78 Medical Center Drive Fishersville, VA 22939, USA

Performs clinical testing in at least two of the following departments: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, or Microbiology. Staff who work second or third shifts must be competent in all areas mentioned above. Receives specimens, performs clinical testing, understands method principles, performs quality controls and instrument maintenance, and interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits. Education Licensure/Certification Nationally recognized clinical laboratory science certification, credentials or equivalent within 12 months of hire required. Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Microbiology experience preferred. Accurate performance and collection of tests while maintaining patient confidentiality. Reasoning ability and good independent judgment. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Willingness to work different shifts, weekends, and/or holidays. Ability to work under stress and contribute to the team environment. Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include: Insurance package including health, dental, and vision Retirement savings helping you to plan for your future Generous paid time off to promote work life balance Free onsite parking 24/7 armed security to ensure your safety Shift and weekend differentials Clinical ladder career path program Shared governance Onsite child care Augusta Health Fitness Reimbursement Program Employee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets Company Information Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia’s scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care which includes Augusta Medical Center, a 255 bed inpatient facility, and Augusta Medical Group, which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations. Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information. Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Required Years of Experience

Expert Behaviors

: Motivations

: Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Biology or related field.

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