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9904
MEDICAL LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs work at the full
performance level by conducting medical laboratory tests in
clinical areas such as chemistry, hematology, urinalysis,
bacteriology, serology, parasitology, and blood banking to
provide data for use in the treatment and diagnoses of diseases
of patients at state operated facilities or local health
department clinics. Also performs required routine laboratory
tests for facility staff. Performs minor maintenance and
calibration of equipment. Performs related work as required.
Examples of Work
Collects, cultivates, isolates, identifies and analyzes
specimens; cuts, stains and mounts tissue sections for
microscopic analysis; and groups, types and cross-matches
blood of donors and recipients to assure compatibility.
Reads and interprets physicians' or supervisor's orders to
determine specific testing requirements.
Explains test procedures to patients to secure their
cooperation and to relieve their anxiety about the test.
Conducts appropriate clinical test preparation and processing
procedures.
Uses proper safety precautions, following standard procedures.
Maintains proper logs, files and reports.
May be responsible for inventory and ordering supplies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of appropriate medical laboratory testing
procedures.
Knowledge of standard laboratory safety procedures.
Skilled in laboratory equipment maintenance and calibration of
diagnostic equipment.
Skilled in obtaining specimens from patients.
Ability to gain the confidence and cooperation of the patient.
Ability to prepare and maintain proper records and reports.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Graduation from a standard high school or the
equivalent.
Experience:
One year of in-service training in a Medical
Laboratory Assistant Program accredited by the American
Medical Association, or two years of experience in a
medical laboratory under the direct supervision of a
medical laboratory technician, medical technologist or
physician.
Substitution:
Associate degree from an accredited college
or university in an accredited medical laboratory program
may substitute for the required experience.
OR
Certification as a clinical laboratory technician by the
National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory
Personnel or as a medical laboratory technician by the
American Society of Clinical Pathologists may substitute for
the required experience.
Established: 8/20/92
Effective:
9/15/92