Role and Responsibilities

The purpose of the position is to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by performing waived, moderately complex, and highly complex procedures in the Laboratory under the direction of the Laboratory Manager and Technical Supervisor. Provides data in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

• Conduct chemical analyses of blood and body fluids such as urine using automated analyzers, microscopic examination, and manual techniques to detect abnormalities or diseases and enter findings into computer.
• Conduct all required blood testing for transfusion purposes.
• Examine cells stained with dye to locate abnormalities.
• Set up, maintain, calibrate, and operate instrumentation according to established policies and procedure.
• Analyze test results and evaluate for conformance to all regulatory requirements and laboratory policies and procedures.
• Analyze and record test data to issue reports that use charts, graphs, or narratives.
• Consult with a pathologist when abnormal cells are found.
• Prepare standard volumetric solutions or reagents to be combined with samples, following standardized formulas.
• Performs routine and complex analysis.
• Additional duties related to area expertise

Level of Challenge

• Job is automated
• Requires repeating the same physical activities or mental activities over and over
• Requires being exact and highly accurate

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Education - Must have either an Bachelor's of Science degree in medical technology and successfully meet the requirements per CLIA for "Testing Personnel" (493.1489). Successful completion of internship program that qualifies for the ASCP Registry Exam preferred.

Experience - Two (5) years of pertinent full-time experience as an MT is preferred.

Licenses & Certification Eligible for or have passed a registry or certification exam given by a nationally recognized organization for medical technologist, or clinical laboratory scientist preferred. Registered as ASCP is preferred.