MEDICAL LAB SCIENTIST I, Microbiology
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Description:Performs clinical testing in at least two of the following departments: Blood Bank, Chemistry, Hematology, or Microbiology. Staff who work second or third shifts must be competent in all areas mentioned above. Receives specimens, performs clinical testing, understands method principles, performs quality controls and instrument maintenance, and interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.*Education*Bachelors Degree.*Licensure/**Certification*Nationally recognized clinical laboratory science certification, credentials or equivalent within 12 months of hire required.*Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities** Microbiology experience preferred.* Accurate performance and collection of tests while maintaining patient confidentiality.* Reasoning ability and good independent judgment.* Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.* Strong communication skills.* Willingness to work different shifts, weekends, and/or holidays.* Ability to work under stress and contribute to the team environment.Some benefits of working at Augusta Health include: Insurance package including health, dental, and visionRetirement savings helping you to plan for your futureGenerous paid time off to promote work life balanceFree onsite parking24/7 armed security to ensure your safetyShift and weekend differentialsFlexible schedulingClinical ladder career path programShared governanceTuition reimbursementOnsite child careAugusta Health Fitness Reimbursement ProgramOnsite credit unionEmployee discounts including the cafeteria, gift shop, pharmacy, and movie tickets*Company Information*Augusta Health is a mission-driven, independent, nonprofit, community health system located in Fishersville Virginia in Virginia's scenic Shenandoah Valley. Augusta Health offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient which includes Augusta Medical Center a 255 bed inpatient facility and Augusta Medical Group which is comprised of 40 practice locations and four urgent care locations. *Equal Opportunity*Augusta Health recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran or military discharge status, and family medical or genetic information.[]( []( []( [](Nestled in Virginia's beautiful Shenandoah Valley, Augusta Health is among the finest community hospitals in America. Our patients receive an exceptional level of care, reassured that their loved ones and visitors have many amenities available within the hospital so they can all be comfortable while staying close during difficult times.Augusta Health opened in 1994 to continue a tradition of personalized care with small-town hospitality that began more than 50 years ago with predecessor hospitals in Staunton and Waynesboro, Virginia. Today, our highly trained physicians and staff use state-of-the-art technology to provide superlative care with warmth and compassion.If you are a dedicated healthcare professional, you will find exciting [career opportunities]( at Augusta Health. If you are a resident of Augusta County or surrounding areas, you can benefit from a variety of programs we host to promote good health in the communities we serve.