Medical Technologist

• Job Summary Under the direction of the Laboratory Medical Director and Director of Laboratory Services.
• Performs clinical testing in at least two of the following areas: blood bank, microbiology, serology, chemistry, hematology, or urinalysis.
• Obtains and receives specimens, understands method principles, performs QC procedures, interprets results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits.
• Works independently, organizing work to meet established deadlines.
• Core Job Responsibilities Obtains blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using appropriate technique and maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test performed.
• Prepares samples for analysis and accurately and efficiently.
• Evaluates suitability of specimen for analysis: appropriately accepting or rejecting specimens according to laboratory policy.
• Evaluates laboratory results through correlation with common physiological conditions.
• Reports test results accurately and timely per laboratory protocols.
• Anticipates and recognizes errors, responding in an appropriate manner by reporting to supervisor or technologist in charge.
• Follows work instructions for critical values and delta checks.
• Conducts established quality control procedures on analytical tests, procedures, equipment, reagents, media, and products and maintains accurate documentation per department protocols.
• Reviews QC and patient data from previous day (documentation and problems referred to supervisor).
• Maintains competence needed for health care advancements, scientific research, technology, new equipment and/or new procedures.
• Completes educations and competency documentation before due date.
• Provides clinical orientation and supervision for new or less experience personnel as assigned and can function as acting supervisor as qualified and assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements Required

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or related science with approved medical clinical training Minimum 1 year experience laboratory work (may be part of clinical training program)

Licensure/Certification Requirements Required

New York State Clinical Laboratory Technologist license.