Medical Technologist

Performs diagnostic testing on patient samples to aid physicians in the diagnosis and/or monitoring of various disease states.

Reports to: Director of Laboratory Services

Education: Bachelor's degree
Preferred License: Medical Technologist License through ASCP or AMT Preferred
Licensure to reflect education requirement
Certifications: N/A

Required Skills
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Essential Functions

Follows standardized procedures and helps prepare samples for testing. Collects samples and analyze bodily fluids and substances for abnormalities. Collects blood and study blood samples used in transfusions. Operates laboratory equipment in a high-quality, effective manner. Analyzes test results for accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits, and reports/documents results per organizational standards. Performs automated tests using computerized instruments & automated equipment. Runs tests and analyzes the results to be reported to the physician or registered nurse. Performs Quality Assurance work to ensure accuracy of equipment.

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