Description of the job
Job Description
Accountabilities:
- Performs and provides microscopic interpretation of gram stains, TB stains and other differentiating stains
- Operation and maintenance of the microbiology analyzers and equipment
- Identifies, interprets and reports significant findings from infection control surveillance swabs and clinical specimens
- Knowledge and/or experience of blood cultures, rapid diagnostic kits and PCR
- Report significant findings and reportable diseases to the appropriate health care providers (e.g. physician, infection control practitioners, public health unit, etc.)
- Validation of inventory, supplies and new products
- Recognition, isolation, and identification of significant organisms; performs sensitivity testing
- Disposes of biohazard waste according to protocols
- Other related duties as assigned

