Microbiology Technician

Position Details: Job Title : Microbiology Technician Location : Fort Walton Beach, FL Project Duration : Full time Permanent Pay rate : $30.34- Mid: $36.41 (3+ years of experience)- Max: $38.83 (8+ years of experience) Shift information : Days Job Description: • Perform specimen processing and testing include moderate and high complexity testing. Where State regulations require, performs duties under the oversight of a department medical technologist and the direction of a department supervisor, manager or director. • Assure that specimen processing and testing performed are performed in a timely manner and are compliant with department policies and procedures, and accrediting agency requirements. • Perform and practice preventive maintenance on equipment per department schedule. • Demonstrate a general understanding of the concepts of laboratory medicine and utilizes problem solving skills to ensure the accuracy of test results and proper equipment performance. • Understand laboratory quality control and quality assurance management in accordance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. • Adhere to department policy with regards to quality control and quality assurance with regards to laboratory testing and equipment performance. Qualifications: • 1 Year of Acute Care Microbiology Technician experience required. • Knowledge of laboratory methods and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of microbiology and infectious disease processes with correlation of disease states and results. • General knowledge of laboratory accreditation and regulatory compliance requirements • Excellent communication skills. • Effective team work • Effective and proactive problem solving and decision making skills • Ability to prioritize and organize work Benefits: • Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free Armid medical transportation. • Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. • Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing • 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off Facility Healthcare stock • Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. • Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more • Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts • Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships • Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships) • Colleague recognition program • Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence) • Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income. Education and/or Experience (Required) Associate's Degree in Medical Technology, Biomedical Science, Biology or Chemistry required Certifications/Licenses: (Required) • National Certification as a Medical Technician required • State license where required (CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MT, NV, NY, ND, RI, WV)