Laboratory tests and diagnostics
Gain familiarity with the medically important bacteria and fungi by performing the full range of clinical laboratory tests in Microbiology (Prepare, examine and interpret gram stained smears of microorganisms, streak appropriate media for isolation of microorganisms, interpret stains, growth patterns, and biochemical reactions to aid in the identification of microbial organisms) and play a role in the development and evaluation of test systems and interpretive algorithms
Test Systems Development and Evaluation
Have diverse responsibilities in areas of analysis and clinical decision-making, regulatory compliance with applicable regulations, education, and quality assurance/performance. Demonstrate improvement wherever laboratory testing is researched, developed, or performed. Be able to design experiments, with appropriate controls, to test various hypotheses in clinical Microbiology.
Effective Communication
Possess basic knowledge, skills, and relevant experiences for the following:
- Communications to enable consultative interactions with members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient education
- Financial, operations, marketing, and human resource management of the clinical laboratory to enable cost-effective, high-quality, value-added laboratory services
- Information management to enable effective, timely, accurate, and cost-effective reporting of laboratory-generated information
Laboratory Management and Organization
Possess basic knowledge, skills, and relevant experiences for the following:
- Communications to enable consultative interactions with members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient education
- Financial, operations, marketing, and human resource management of the clinical laboratory to enable cost-effective, high-quality, value-added laboratory services
- Information management to enable effective, timely, accurate, and cost-effective reporting of laboratory-generated information
Information Processing and Management Systems
Possess basic knowledge, skills, and relevant experiences for the following:
- Communications to enable consultative interactions with members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service, and patient education
- Financial, operations, marketing, and human resource management of the clinical laboratory to enable cost-effective, high-quality, value-added laboratory services
- Information management to enable effective, timely, accurate, and cost-effective reporting of laboratory-generated information
