Microbiology Specialist 2
Prime Healthcare
Microbiology Specialist 2
Prime Healthcare
Acquires and reorganizes underperforming hospitals
Microbiology Specialist II
Schedule: Full-Time | Days
Department: Clinical Laboratory
Location: Desert Valley Hospital | Victorville, CA
Compensation: $45.68 - $61.47 per hour (based on experience and qualifications)
Are you a skilled laboratory professional with expertise in microbiology and a passion for diagnostic excellence? Join Desert Valley Hospital, a proud member of Prime Healthcare, where quality, compassion, and community are at the heart of everything we do.
As a Microbiology Specialist II, you will play a critical role in performing complex microbiology testing that supports accurate diagnosis, treatment, and positive patient outcomes. Working alongside physicians, infection prevention teams, and laboratory professionals, you will utilize advanced laboratory techniques and independent clinical judgment to ensure the highest standards of quality and patient care.
This is an excellent opportunity to advance your microbiology expertise while growing your career within one of the nation's leading healthcare systems.
Desert Valley Hospital is a 148-bed acute care hospital and nationally recognized, award-winning healthcare organization dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care to the High Desert community. As part of Prime Healthcare, you'll benefit from the resources, stability, and career growth opportunities of a leading healthcare network while contributing to a culture of clinical excellence and compassion.
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As a Microbiology Specialist II, you will perform high-complexity microbiology testing while ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of patient results. Responsibilities include:
Victorville offers an affordable cost of living, family-friendly communities, and convenient access to Southern California's outdoor recreation opportunities. Enjoy hiking, camping, mountain adventures, and weekend trips to nearby beaches, all while building a rewarding healthcare career in a growing community.
If you are a dedicated laboratory professional who is passionate about microbiology, quality, and advancing patient care, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team committed to delivering exceptional clinical outcomes and compassionate service.
Join Desert Valley Hospital and help advance excellence in microbiology and laboratory medicine while making a lasting impact on the patients and communities we serve.
Each individual performs only those waived, moderate, or highly complex tests authorized by CLIA, Bus. & Prof. Code Section 1204, and must possess a degree of skill commensurate with individual’s education, training or experience and technical abilities specific in microbiology. Each individual performing the above procedures must: 1) adhere to the laboratory’s procedures for the collection, processing, analysis, and reporting of patient test results, 2) follow the laboratory’s established quality control policies and procedures in documenting all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications, 3) be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance and either correct the problem or immediately notify your immediate supervisor, Director, or Medical Director, 4) perform a wide variety of microbiology procedures requiring independent judgment in performing high complexity testing in both manual and automated methods, 5) perform testing procedures in other areas of the department for which licensed and competency demonstrated, 6) perform and document maintenance – daily, weekly, monthly, or as needed on instruments and equipment as appropriate, 7) review the accuracy of patient results prior to releasing or reporting, 8) recognize age specific differences in expected results for newborns to geriatrics, 9) ensure that the testing of proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient samples and that collaboration with other laboratories is prohibited prior to the reporting of proficiency testing results to the appropriate agencies, 10) may be required to perform venipuncture or capillary puncture on various age groups from newborn to geriatrics, 11) develops and maintains department policies and procedures, 12) adheres to all department and hospital policies and procedures related to safety, infection control, emergency preparedness, and human resources, 13) competent in implementing new procedures including all required documentation 14) be responsible for supervising the daily operation of the department as Section Supervisor, 15) other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned by the department manager/director.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING
1. Possession of a current and valid state Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or limited state Clinical
Laboratory Scientist license as a Microbiologist Specialist if the laboratory is located in a state where required.
2. Minimum 5 years of microbiology experience, including public health issue and reporting requirements.
3. Previous supervisory/management experience required.
4. Bachelor’s Degree in chemical, physical, biological science, or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution, or other educational requirements as stated in CLIA (42 CFR 493.1489)
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Desert Valley Hospital offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that provides employees the flexibility to tailor benefits according to their individual needs. Our Total Rewards package includes, but is not limited to, paid time off, a 401K retirement plan, medical, dental, and vision coverage, tuition reimbursement, and many more voluntary benefit options. A reasonable compensation estimate for this role, which includes estimated wages, benefits, and other forms of compensation, is $45.68 to $61.47. The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire, in which a wide range of factors will be considered, including but not limited to, skillset, years of applicable experience, education, credentials and licensure.
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Acquires and reorganizes underperforming hospitals
Prime Healthcare operates a network of hospitals and outpatient centers across the United States, concentrating on turning around financially struggling facilities. It invests in infrastructure and technology, restructures operations, and negotiates payer terms (including pursuing higher out-of-network reimbursements) to improve financial performance, and it manages both for-profit hospitals and not-for-profit facilities through the Prime Healthcare Foundation. The company aims to raise clinical quality and patient safety while expanding access in hundreds of communities, though it has faced legal and regulatory scrutiny over billing practices and service-line decisions. Its goal is to stabilize and improve the financial and clinical performance of underperforming hospitals so they can continue serving their communities.
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