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9917
MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST
Nature of Work
Under general supervision, performs work at the advanced level
by providing technical assistance and consultation to medical
laboratory technicians. Conducts complex or advanced 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 diagnosis of
diseases of patients at state operated facilities or local health
department clinics. Also performs required laboratory tests for
facility staff. May train and supervise subordinate laboratory
or clinic personnel. 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 donors and recipients to assure compatibility.
Reviews the testing activities of subordinate laboratory or
clinic personnel by assisting in test problem resolution,
ensuring that quality control standards are met and
maintained, and assisting with equipment maintenance.
Performs required maintenance and calibration of equipment.
Maintains required state and federal documentation and
prepares final reports.
Conducts appropriate clinical test preparation and processing
procedures and microscopic analysis of test results.
Prepares and sends specimens to reference laboratories as
necessary.
Inventories and orders supplies.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of appropriate medical laboratory testing
procedures.
Knowledge of standard laboratory safety practices.
Skill in the maintenance of laboratory equipment and
calibration of diagnostic equipment.
Ability to prepare and maintain required records and reports.
Ability to train and supervise subordinate laboratory or
clinic personnel.
Minimum Qualifications
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Training:
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year
college or university in an accredited medical technology
program.
OR
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited four-year college or
university with a degree in the physical or natural
sciences which included six hours each in biology and
chemistry and three years experience performing medical
laboratory tests as described above.
OR
Registration as a Medical Technologist by the National
Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel.
OR
Associate degree from an accredited college or university in
an accredited medical laboratory program and two years
experience performing medical laboratory tests in the areas
of blood banking, chemistry, hematology, bacteriology,
parasitology, serology, and urinalysis.
OR
High school graduation or equivalent and seven years of
experience performing medical laboratory tests in the areas
of blood banking, chemistry, parasitology, serology,
urinalysis, bacteriology, and hematology.
Experience:
Two years of full-time or equivalent part-time
paid experience in excess of that described above.
Established: 8/20/92
Effective:
9/15/92