Microbiology Support Technician

Microbiology Support TechnicianVirginia Mason Medical CenterSeattle, WashingtonRequisition ID 221594 Employment Type Full Time Department Microbiology Hours/Pay Period 80 Shift Day Weekly Schedule 7:00am - 3:30pm Remote No Category LaboratoryOverviewVirginia Mason Franciscan Health brings together two award winning health systems in Washington state – CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason. As one integrated health system with the most patient access points in western Washington our team includes 18,000 staff and nearly 5,000 employed physicians and affiliated providers. At Virginia Mason Franciscan Health you will find the safest and highest quality of care provided by our expert, compassionate medical care team at 11 hospitals and nearly 300 sites throughout the greater Puget Sound region.ResponsibilitiesLocated in Seattle, WA, Virginia Mason is an internationally recognized leader in the continuous improvement of health care. With an extensive list of awards and distinctions that includes our recognition as Top Hospital of the Decade by The Leapfrog Group, Virginia Mason offers you the opportunity to partner with exceptionally talented peers at every level.You will contribute to the strength of our Team Medicine approach to collaborative medicine and benefit from the changes enacted through our Virginia Mason Production System, a model that has transformed health care by providing patients with easier access to care, reducing errors, and continuously innovating patient safety and quality that has been adopted by other organizations here and abroad. Join us, and find out how many ways Virginia Mason offers you the chance to focus on what really matters - our patients.The Microbiology Support Technician follows standard operating procedures to prepare clinical specimens (e.g., blood, body fluids, tissue, sputum specimens) for microbiological analysis by the Medical Technologist to demonstrate an infectious agent.Qualifications·Associate’s Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology, obtained from an accredited institution, or two years post-secondary education or experience in a laboratory science.·1 year of previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting required.·Working knowledge of laboratory equipment (e.g., biological safety cabinet, centrifuge, cytocentrifuge, and autoclave), including maintenance and troubleshooting.·Working knowledge of specimen collection, and handling requirements for microbiologic assays.·Working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office programs.·Ability to handle multiple tasks in a high stress environment; ability to work quickly and with a high degree of accuracy; ability to work independently and handle variable workloads; strong computer skills; excellent communication skills; and strong interpersonal skills.·Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, bending, reaching, squatting, kneeing, moving, lifting of equipment up to 50 pounds.1 year of previous experience in a Clinical Microbiology laboratory preferred.Virginia Mason offers much more than competitive compensation and benefits. With continuing education opportunities and the added potential of relocation assistance, you will find our commitment to your well-being is both rewarding and refreshing.We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Apply (https://vmmc.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobapply.ftl?lang=en&job=221594)Equal OpportunityCommonSpirit Health™ is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer committed toa diverse and inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will be considered foremployment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status,ancestry, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protectedby law. For more information about your EEO rights as an applicant,pleaseclick here. 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Qualified applicants with an arrest and/or conviction will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, ban the box laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by telephone at (415) 438-5575 and let us know the nature of your request. We will only respond to messages left that involve a request for a reasonable accommodation in the application process. We will accommodate the needs of any qualified candidate who requests a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).CommonSpirit Health™ participates in E-Verify.