The Microbiology Laboratory Aide is responsible for specific departmental duties including specimen preparation, delivery, and accessioning; communicating with other departments within the hospital regarding correct specimen ordering and correction of incorrectly ordered tests; liaising with doctors and nurses regarding results, specialty testing, and continuation of care at other facilities; assisting technologists with consultation send-outs, navigating specialty testing menus, and directing appropriate calls to their offices; providing additional assistance for special specimen requests from physicians within the hospital to ensure adequate patient care; daily workload assistance; recordkeeping; inventory control, preventive maintenance, quality control, clerical duties, etc. Located in Savannah, Georgia, we are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care.