How to hire a medical technologist-microbiology

How to hire a medical technologist-microbiology, step by step

Here's a step-by-step medical technologist-microbiology hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a medical technologist-microbiology job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new medical technologist-microbiology
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your medical technologist-microbiology job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a medical technologist-microbiology for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A medical technologist-microbiology's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, medical technologist-microbiologies from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   Here's a comparison of medical technologist-microbiology salaries for various roles:

   Type of Medical Technologist-Microbiology	Description	Hourly rate
   Medical Technologist-Microbiology	Medical laboratory technologists (commonly known as medical laboratory scientists) and medical laboratory technicians collect samples and perform tests to analyze body fluids, tissue, and other substances.	$19-36
   Laboratory Aide	A laboratory aide is primarily responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and order in laboratories, all while performing support tasks for scientists. Their duties revolve around arranging specimens and samples, transporting materials from one laboratory to another, preparing apparatuses and machines, and storing them accordingly... Show more	$9-18
   Pharmacy Internship	When it comes to a pharmacy internship, one of the primary responsibilities is to observe pharmacy operations and develop efficient communication skills as most of the tasks will revolve around customer service, such as providing instructions on when to take medications and what could be the side effects. Moreover, working as a pharmacist requires excellent attention to detail, ensuring that all customers receive the correct type and amount according to their prescriptions... Show more	$21-66

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • ASCP
   • Clinical Laboratory
   • Test Results
   • Medical Technology
   • Specimen Handling
   • Chemistry
   • CLIA
   • Laboratory Tests
   • Proficiency Testing
   • Laboratory Procedures
   • Hematology
   • Customer Service
   • QC
   • Microbiology Lab

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   Responsibilities:

   • Assist in managing office functions through strong knowledge of PACS, Fuji CR, and EMR systems.
   • Ensure work meet applicable standards including GLP and/or USP and AAMI.
   • Work in serology and immunology doing rapid tests such as HIV, RPR and HBsAg.
   • Follow CLIA, HIPPA, OSHA, and safety protocols as described in their respective guidelines.
   • Learned, experience, and specialize in all the routine benches of a large clinical microbiology and immunology laboratory.
   • Prepare patient samples for lab analysis normally through dilution, centrifugation and inoculation per orders.

   More medical technologist-microbiology duties

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your medical technologist-microbiology job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A medical technologist-microbiology salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, medical technologist-microbiologies' average salary in alabama is 41% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level medical technologist-microbiologies earn 47% less than senior-level medical technologist-microbiologies.
   • Certifications. A medical technologist-microbiology with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a medical technologist-microbiology's salary.

   Average medical technologist-microbiology salary

   $55,441yearly

   $26.65 hourly rate

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   Entry-level medical technologist-microbiology salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 5, 2025

   Average medical technologist-microbiology salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Nevada	$70,257	$34
   2	California	$69,877	$34
   3	Oregon	$64,630	$31
   4	Massachusetts	$64,012	$31
   5	Colorado	$62,656	$30
   6	Michigan	$60,278	$29
   7	New York	$59,903	$29
   8	Arizona	$59,761	$29
   9	New Jersey	$59,132	$28
   10	District of Columbia	$58,949	$28
   11	New Hampshire	$58,322	$28
   12	Maryland	$55,875	$27
   13	Virginia	$53,652	$26
   14	North Carolina	$53,625	$26
   15	Pennsylvania	$53,597	$26
   16	Indiana	$51,927	$25
   17	Texas	$51,456	$25
   18	Kentucky	$51,371	$25
   19	Illinois	$50,710	$24
   20	Minnesota	$50,575	$24

   Average medical technologist-microbiology salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Methodist Health System	$70,930	$34.10	51
   2	Conway Medical Center	$69,259	$33.30	5
   3	Children's Hospital Colorado	$68,613	$32.99	5
   4	Hca Hospital Services Of San Diego	$68,289	$32.83	1
   5	Aspen Valley Hospital	$68,277	$32.83	12
   6	HonorHealth	$67,841	$32.62
   7	The University of Chicago	$65,752	$31.61	29
   8	Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center	$65,618	$31.55
   9	Brigham and Women's Hospital	$64,910	$31.21	98
   10	MAS Medical Staffing	$64,765	$31.14	7
   11	Weirton Medical Center	$64,601	$31.06	15
   12	Health First	$64,474	$31.00	25
   13	Massachusetts General Hospital	$64,264	$30.90	9
   14	PeaceHealth	$64,194	$30.86	57
   15	Bon Secours Community Hospital	$64,013	$30.78	403
   16	LCMC Health	$63,377	$30.47	27
   17	St. Peter's Health Partners	$63,291	$30.43	17
   18	Massachusetts Eye and Ear	$63,207	$30.39	84
   19	Legacy Health	$63,118	$30.35	16
   20	Children's Hospital Los Angeles	$63,053	$30.31	2

4. Writing a medical technologist-microbiology job description

   A medical technologist-microbiology job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a medical technologist-microbiology job description:

   Medical technologist-microbiology job description example

   A market leading medical center in Southern Oregon is actively interviewing for a Microbiology Medical Technician to join the Hospital Laboratory team in this full-time, permanent role. Join this outstanding community-focused health care organization - a hospital that knows how to serve its population well, and work closely with a dedicated team of inpatient clinical laboratory scientists.
   
   Well known in the community for superior patient care and quality, this 150+ bed medical center in Southern Oregon has been recognized at the local, state, and federal levels for its commitments to being best-in-class. This health system is known to promote from within and to have an excellent work culture. The Microbiology Medical Technician will join a hospital that offers a wide array of inpatient and outpatient services to the region, Cardiovascular Services and Neurosciences, Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, Wound Care and Oncology - all are available at this outstanding medical center in the beautiful lake and river lands of Eastern Texas.
   
   Reporting to the Inpatient Laboratory Operations and Technical Manager, and working closely with an excellent team of Acute Care Laboratory Professionals, the Hospital Microbiology Medical Technician will perform a diverse set of tests and tasks in one of the region's leading health systems. The Hospital Microbiology Medical Technician will observe and interpret changes in cells to help identify disease, cancer, and other abnormalities.
   
   Working alongside pathologists, microbiologists, cytologists, and histologists, the Microbiology Medical Technician will be immersed in a culture and environment where learning and growth are a natural part of the job. This growth may take many forms over your tenure at this hospital, but you should expect opportunities for continuing education, professional association meetings, and personal mentorship.
   
   Joining this community medical center is more than just a job, it's a way to make a difference in the community. This hospital has served the community for many years, and you'll get to be a part of that service. The Microbiology Medical Technician will learn actively contribute to helping the problems that plague communities like this, and you'll go home each night knowing that your work is building toward something larger.
   
   Home to an affordable cost of living, fantastic schools, and a tight knit community fabric, the Southern Oregon area is a great place to call home. For the Microbiology Medical Technician that enjoys the great outdoors, there's no better place. You'll find the rocky Pacific coast, studded with breathtaking beaches, you'll find deep evergreen forests just waiting to be explored, and you'll find sport that takes advantage of all this majesty. For the times you need a bit of excitement, the Portland Metro Area is just a short drive away. There, you'll find all the sights, sounds, culture, and cuisine you'd expect from a major metro area.
   The Microbiology Medical Technician at this acute care, inpatient hospital will play a large role in keeping the testing and operations running smoothly. You'll work with a tenured team, in a collaborative environment, and you'll find support in surprising places. One place that isn't a surprise is the competitive salary and generous benefits package that you'll receive.

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find medical technologist-microbiologies for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your medical technologist-microbiology job on Zippia to find and recruit medical technologist-microbiology candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites such as healthcarejobsite, health jobs nationwide, hospitalcareers, medreps.com.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Your first interview with medical technologist-microbiology candidates should focus on their interest in the role and background experience. As the hiring process goes on, you can learn more about how they'd fit into the company culture in later rounds of interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new medical technologist-microbiology

   Once you've found the medical technologist-microbiology candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new medical technologist-microbiology first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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