Locum Medical Laboratory Technologist

This locum roles supports the Microbiology section to:

1. prepares and inoculates culture media from blood, urine, and fluid specimens.
2. Performs and interprets Gram stains and correlates stain results with culture findings.
3. Reads culture plates at defined incubation intervals and documents growth characteristics.
4. Differentiates likely pathogens from contaminants and mixed flora; applies laboratory criteria for reporting.
5. Performs preliminary identification tests (e.g., catalase, coagulase, oxidase, rapid biochemical tests) as per laboratory SOPs.
6. Recognises and takes appropriate action for critical or time-sensitive results (e.g., positive blood culture with Gram‑positive cocci in clusters) including prompt notification per escalation protocol.
7. Applies antimicrobial susceptibility testing triggers correctly and refers isolates for further testing where required.

Requirements:
We are looking for experienced locum MLTs who are able to committ to shift work duties covering day, night shifts across a roster that includes weekends and public holidays.