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Clinical Microbiologist I (#RH4051)



DEFINITION

Under general supervision, performs microbiological and immunological test in the San Joaquin General Hospital Clinical Laboratory; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journeyperson class in the Clinical Microbiologist series. Incumbents of this class perform a variety of standard microbiological and immunological laboratory examinations and tests. Supervision is received from a Clinical Microbiologist II. This class differs from Clinical Microbiologist II in that the incumbent of the latter class is responsible for the supervision of the Microbiology Unit of the San Joaquin General Hospital Clinical Laboratory.

TYPICAL DUTIES

·   Makes a variety of microbiological examinations of specimens such as feces, urine, sputum and body fluids, including initial isolation of organisms identification of organisms, antibiotic susceptibility testing of the organisms, and identification of parasites; performs microbiological testing as necessary for infection control in the hospital.  

·   Participates in developmental work for new tests and procedures. 

·   Performs quality control procedures, equipment maintenance, and record keeping as required in the performance of tests and examinations; may assume responsibility for specialized tasks such as quality control reporting.   

·   May perform immunological examinations such as detection of antibodies in disease radioimmunoassay, immunodiffusion, and other similar examinations.  

·   May assist in other areas of the Clinical Laboratory as required.  

·   May collect specimens from patients for tests and examinations.  

·   May act as a lead worker over other laboratory employees and laboratory trainees.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Experience: One year as a medical technologist in the microbiology department of an acute general hospital or public health department.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid license issued by the State of California, Department of Health as a Clinical Microbiologist, Clinical Laboratory Technologist, or Clinical Laboratory Technologist limited to Clinical Microbiology.

KNOWLEDGE

The principles, methods, materials, techniques, and terminology of microbiology and immunology as related to medical technology; recent developments, current literature, and sources of information in medical technology.

ABILITY

Perform assigned tasks according to exactly prescribed procedures; make accurate observations and records of test results; interpret test data and draw logical conclusions; correlate tests results and evaluate validity; follow oral and written instructions in precise detail; perform examinations using manual modern automated methodology; collect specimens from patients with skill, patience and tact; communicate effectively, orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships with physicians, hospital staff, and others; act as a lead worker over others; use initiative and be innovative in setting up new procedures.


CLASS: RH4051; EST: 9/8/1964; REV: 8/11/1977;