Med Tech Microbiology - Nights

Overview

Med Tech Microbiology - Nights at Children's National Hospital

Base Pay: $64,188.80 - $ per year.

Sign‑On Bonus Opportunity: $10,000.

Night shift: 11:30 PM – 8:00 AM.

District of Columbia – Washington; CN Hospital (Main Campus)

• Perform microbiology, mycology, virology, molecular diagnostics, and immunology procedures in accordance with established protocols.
• Record and report results, operate and maintain equipment, monitor quality control standards, and evaluate new instruments and tests.
• Cultivate, isolate, and assist in identifying bacterial and other microorganisms in body fluids, exudates, skin scrapings, autopsy and surgical specimens.
• Apply in‑depth knowledge of own discipline to solve complex problems independently.
• Lead projects or project steps within broader initiatives and serve as a resource for less experienced colleagues.
• Rotate weekends and holidays; maintain flexibility across day, evening, and night shifts as needed.

• Report tests accurately in writing, orally, and/or in the LIS, demonstrating knowledge of the LIS system.
• Follow established guidelines for reporting STAT results and critical values, documenting calls appropriately.
• Credit tests using correct workload exclusion codes.
• Review testing logs and complete tests within the shift.

• Perform equipment and instrument maintenance per protocol.
• Follow manufacturer and department-defined performance checks and calibrations before testing.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic instrument malfunctions per written guidelines.
• Make adjustments or minor repairs with instrument manuals or technical service assistance.
• Assist Medical Lab Technicians in resolving problems and monitor supply inventories.

• Perform, evaluate, and report QC protocols; identify and resolve QC failures.
• Assist MLT and LA with unresolved problems.
• Complete competency and proficiency challenges timely.
• Ensure efficient and cost‑effective use of supplies and reagents.

• Assist in training new employees.
• Serve as technical resource for Medical Lab Technicians and Laboratory Associates.
• Write and update procedures as assigned.

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or an equivalent related field of science.
• Minimum
  
  Work Experience:
  
  1‑2 years in an accredited clinical laboratory.
• Required Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Medical Technologist (MT) Registry or eligible as MT (ASCP).