• Performs a variety of determinations on different body fluids; confirms and verifies test results and reports findings to clinicians.
• Determines which products and techniques to use, ensuring they are the most modern and cost effective procedures.
• Performs and reviews quality controls on testing and decides if results are within acceptable ranges; research problems and corrects.
• Inventories and requisitions laboratory supplies.
• Provides technical support to other Medical Technologists and CHS clinicians through recommendations of appropriate therapy or diagnostic procedures.
• Operates, calibrates and conducts performance checks on clinical laboratory equipment.
• Provides patient instructions on the collection of various swabs, urine, and stool.
• Performs phlebotomy as needed
• Advises CHS clinicians and other health care providers on proper method of collecting specimens.
• Coordinates the activities of subordinates.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required: 

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of advanced medical laboratory work.
• Skill in prioritizing and coordinating section activities in relationship to departmental functions.
• Excellent customer service skills. 
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows and office products.