Hard Skills
AdvancedMicrobial Culturing and IsolationThe systematic process of growing and separating microorganisms from clinical specimens using selective and differential media to identify specific pathogens.
IntermediateAntimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST)Methods used to determine the sensitivity of a pathogen to various antibiotics to guide effective clinical therapy.
AdvancedMolecular Diagnostic TechniquesUtilization of PCR and nucleic acid amplification methods to detect specific genetic sequences of microorganisms for rapid identification.
IntermediateBiosafety and Pathogen ContainmentThe rigorous application of safety protocols and the use of specialized equipment to handle infectious agents safely according to BSL-2 and BSL-3 standards.
IntermediateLaboratory Information Systems (LIS) ManagementProficiency in using software systems to manage patient samples, record data, and report diagnostic results to medical providers.
AdvancedQuality Assurance and Regulatory ComplianceMonitoring laboratory processes to ensure compliance with standards from bodies like CLIA, CAP, and ISO.