Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist

Purpose:
Under general supervision, this position performs a variety of standardized chemical, hematological, microscopic, and bacteriological tests, as
well as assisting less experienced personnel in the performance of their duties.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be
assigned.
• Assists in evaluating new methods and procedures and in writing new procedures for newly implemented tests.
• Prepares specimens for analysis.
• Logs all tests performed.
Performs clinical lab tests in some or all of the following areas following established procedures: chemistry, microbiology,
hematology, blood typing, and matching.
Performs tests including blood counts and differential, blood chemistry stat, therapeutic drug monitoring, urinalysis stat, blood
coagulation, toxicology stat, inoculating media, and gram stain readings etc.
• Performs quality checks on tests and instruments.
• Breaks down instruments for repairs and maintenance.
• Records test results.
Communicates with patients, doctors, nurses, and other health care workers. Collects blood specimens from patients. Assists
in evaluating new methods and procedures and in writing new procedures for newly implemented tests.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable
accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Knowledge of a wide variety of clinical test procedures.
• Knowledge of the equipment and reagents used in the laboratory.
• Knowledge of safety practices when working with body fluids.
• Skill in the performance of a variety of clinical lab tests.
• Skill in communicating with and assisting less experienced lab personnel.
• Skill in documenting and communicating test results.
• Skill in working quickly and effectively and in setting priorities.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with health care staff, physicians, patients, and the general
public.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus one (1) year of experience in a field related to working in a
clinical laboratory.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
Certification as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or the
National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or other recognized association.
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A current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician will be accepted with technical supervision by a Licensed Medical
Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist.
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Preferred Qualifications:
• Phlebotomy experience with pediatric clients, adult clients, and clients who inject drugs.
• Experience with electronic health record system and data entry.