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Medical Technologist Duties and Responsibilities

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Purpose of Classification:

Performs serological, bacteriological, biochemical, hematological and microbiological laboratory examinations and tests for use in treatment and diagnosis of disease.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is first in a series of three classifications. Incumbents are required to work with bio-hazardous material.

Examples of Duties:

  • Performs a variety of determinations on different bodily fluids such as pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and complete blood counts; confirms and verifies test results and reports findings to clinicians.
     
  • Collects body fluids and material such as urine, blood, and throat cultures.
     
  • Performs and reviews quality controls in testing; decides if results are within acceptable ranges, researches problems and corrects.
     
  • Maintains a log of supplies used in the laboratory and keeps area stocked with supplies.
     
  • Prepares specimens to be stored or transported to the reference laboratory.
     
  • Advises clinicians and other health care providers on proper methods of collection of specimens.
     
  • Operates, calibrates, and conducts performance checks on clinical laboratory equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of the principles, methods, materials, equipment and techniques of medical technology.
     
  • Skill in both verbal and written communication.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Medical Technology or related area of specialty; OR, Four years of related medical technology experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved. Certification/registration or certification/registry eligible as a Medical Technologist is required.

 

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