(Archived) Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist
i. Performs assigned tasks with minimal oversight.

ii. Performs a full range of automated and non-automated laboratory procedures in the areas of chemistry, urinalysis, hematology, serology, bacteriology, and immunohematology according to established protocols.

iii. Evaluates the suitability of the specimen for analysis, requesting new specimen if determined to be unusable. Prepares specimens for analysis; ensuring that the physiologic states of the specimen properties are maintained.

iv. Selects, performs, evaluates, and monitors the performance of test procedures using manual and/or instrumental techniques in accordance with established protocols.

v. Recognizes and reacts to indicators of malfunction; locates and implements corrections.

vi. Conducts quality control procedures on equipment, reagents, and products and maintains proper records for quality control reports.

vii. Calibrates, standardizes, adjusts, and maintains instruments on which trained. Verifies correct instrument operation using established procedures and quality control checks and monitoring. Identifies the cause of common problems and makes simple repairs.

viii. Evaluates the validity of data in relation to the test system and accepted assay procedures; correlates quantitative data with patient data (i.e., history, medications) to verify results.

ix. Performs additional tests to clarify or confirm abnormal patient results. Recognizes abnormal results that require immediate attention by the physician and reports them directly.

x. Responsible for the generation of laboratory results from the work area into the laboratory computer system.

xi. Edits and verifies results recorded into the computer system.