Technical Specialist, Microbiology - Arlington, United States - VHC Health

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    Technical Specialist, Microbiology
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    Purpose & Scope:


    Reporting to the Division Head, the Technical Specialist serves as a technical resource for the department performing routine and specialized patient testing, assuring an efficient, effective, and high quality work process.

    Serves as a knowledge expert and technical consultant in the specialty area(s).

    Education:
    Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology is required.

    Experience:
    Laboratory experience in non-waived testing in the designated specialty/subspecialty is required.

    Certification/Licensure:
    ASCP Certification is preferred.
    VHC HealthTM has provided exceptional medical services to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for more than 75 years.

    A proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, a national network of independent healthcare organizations, the Hospital prides itself on offering the latest technological advancements and medical practices.

    Virginia Hospital Center was recently designated a Newsweek 2020 Best Maternity Care Hospital, received a 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and once again named a Leapfrog Top Hospital in 2019.

    Virginia Hospital Center is designated as a Magnet hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, is a 453-bed not-for-profit teaching facility offering comprehensive healthcare and multiple, independently recognized Centers of Excellence