Medical Laboratory Technician

Medical Laboratory Technologist

Utilizes professional judgment and application of principles, theories, and techniques of Medical Technology to produce accurate and reliable test results which aid the physician in diagnosis and treatment. Hospital patients served may range in age from birth to death; the greatest population of patients falling in the geriatric age group.

Education/Qualifications

The following qualifications are the minimum requirements necessary to adequately perform this job. However, any equivalent combination of experience, education and training which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities would be acceptable, subject to any legal and/or regulatory requirements.

A. Education and formal training: Must have education and experience to meet the requirements of CLIA and College of American Pathologists personnel standards for high complexity testing. ASCP or equivalent registry preferred.

B. Work experience: Minimum six months experience, hospital laboratory training preferred.

C. Knowledge, skills and abilities required:

• Sufficient knowledge of principles, methods and practices, procedures, and terminology to perform the routine tasks of a Medical Laboratory Technologist with minimal or no further training.
• Sufficient skill in the use of Laboratory equipment and software.
• Sufficient ability to advise others on technical questions involving laboratory procedures.

D. Special Conditions:

• Must be knowledgeable of and use Standard Precautions.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases thru body liquids requiring adherence to Standard Precautions and personal protective equipment.
• Possibility of injury from patients who are not in control of their actions.
• May be exposed to disagreeable odors.