Medical Technologist (Microbiologist) at Zimmer Biomet
Baltimore, MD 21276
About the Job
At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient's mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.
What You Can Expect
Full-time Microbiology laboratory position responsible for all areas of clinical laboratory testing including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic. The position will reside within the Division's CLIA laboratory, CD Laboratories in Towson, MD. Techniques that will be performed in this position include microbiology and ELISA testing. The successful candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Must have meticulous work habits, and be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple projects. Maintain a calm and positive attitude even when dealing with difficult situations. Continually looks for ways to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
How You'll Create Impact
What Makes You Stand Out
Your Background
Travel Expectations
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability
As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered, and recognized.
What You Can Expect
Full-time Microbiology laboratory position responsible for all areas of clinical laboratory testing including pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic. The position will reside within the Division's CLIA laboratory, CD Laboratories in Towson, MD. Techniques that will be performed in this position include microbiology and ELISA testing. The successful candidate will be able to work independently with minimal supervision. Must have meticulous work habits, and be highly motivated, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize multiple projects. Maintain a calm and positive attitude even when dealing with difficult situations. Continually looks for ways to improve efficiency and reduce operating costs.
How You'll Create Impact
- Receive specimens into the lab and verify adequacy for testing
- Label all specimens with barcodes after entry into the LIS
- Perform all necessary processing steps to prepare specimens for testing, i.e., centrifugation, mixing, plating of culture specimens, etc.
- Perform Gram stain and Culture Workup according to SOPM. Operate and maintain automated equipment i.e. Vitek II, BacT Alert.
- Maintain quality assurance logs to document inadequate or missing specimens
- Perform and document all required instrument maintenance and calibrations as needed
- Perform and document all required quality control. Assure that testing is not performed until acceptable results are obtained
- Assist with training and supervision of new employees and lab assistants in all technical areas
- Participate in and document annual continuing education
- Perform all testing according to SOPM
- Enter test results into LIS and verify that results are being entered via the electronic instrument-LIS interface
- Review and release all test results. Review questionable or critical results with a senior technologist
- Assure that all critical values are reported to the ordering physician as soon as test results are validated
- Update patient charts with all notes pertaining to specimen adequacy or specific test information
- Provide technical information about test results to physicians
- Participate in individual or group projects or on designated committees when requested to do so by the Technical Supervisor or Lab Manager
What Makes You Stand Out
- Knowledge of scientific approach and methodologies.
- Knowledge of current technological developments/trends in area of expertise.
- Ability to develop and follow research methodologies and protocols.
- Ability to design and execute research experiments with appropriate controls.
- Ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.
Your Background
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree in Medical Technology or related field preferred.
- High school diploma required with 6 years experience without degree.
- At least 2 years of clinical laboratory experience.
- Strong written and verbal skills and attention to detail
- Ability to troubleshoot and solve operating errors
- Basic understanding of the IT and EMR industry
- ASCP or equivalent certification required
Travel Expectations
- Up to 5%
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability