MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I - PATHOLOGY

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LOCATION: CURRENT LOCATION BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF/CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE

JOB TITLE: MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST I - PATHOLOGY

SHIFT: CURRENT SHIFT BEING WORKED AS AGENCY STAFF/CONTRACTED EMPLOYEE

Job Summary UNION - SEIU 73

Under general supervision, functions in the capacity of a Medical Technologist by performing a variety of laboratory tests and procedures of a general or specific nature, and by drawing upon the skills and knowledge acquired in the course of qualifying as a Medical Technologist as defined by the Illinois Clinical Laboratories Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 450). Assumes primary responsibility for the completion of routine and moderately complex tests relative to the area of assignment and assists in more difficult procedures requiring closer supervision and additional training. Performs tests on human blood, urine and other body fluids and tissues as directed, and by following well-established and standardized procedures which allow for limited independent decision making with unknown factors or incomplete and conflicting data. Works in tandem with other Medical Technologists to correlate data, review and discuss methodologies and assess findings, and in turn provides relevant information and instruction to Medical Laboratory Technicians, Phlebotomists and Laboratory Aides as part of a group or team effort; assists in ensuring the timely and accurate completion of test procedures involving other staff.

Typical Duties

• Under a variety of conditions involving close to moderate supervision performs all analysis in assigned area, including highly complex clinical laboratory tests and procedures requiring knowledge, skills and theoretical judgment at a level consistent with professional training as a Medical Technologist as defined by the Illinois Clinical Laboratories Code. Applies such competencies and training toward performing assigned tasks and demonstrating proficiency in carrying out quantitative analyses and attaining timely and accurate results.
• Applies basic principles, concepts and practices relevant to area of assignment and tests being performed by referencing established guidelines and written procedures and/or by closely following verbal instruction received from supervisors or senior staff. Exercises sound judgment in determining when to ask for assistance rather than proceed independently and communicates effectively to convey specificity regarding any problems or issues that may arise.
• Exercises professional judgment and discretion in selection and applying available resources to specific conditions and procedures, and/or conferring with senior Technologists or supervisors in the use of automatic, semiautomatic or manual analytic instruments and devices, professional journals and manuals, chemicals, reagents, and other equipment and appliances necessary to effectively perform tasks and procedures.
• May assist in providing general guidance and instruction to other staff, such as Medical Laboratory Technologists, Phlebotomists and Laboratory Aides. Ensures that protocols are followed in connection with procedures involving patient contact, such as blood-drawing, and alerts supervisors or senior laboratory personnel regarding any problems or discrepancies.
• Assumes duties consistent with a specialized division, section or unit of the Department, which may include Biochemistry, Blood Bank, Microbiology, Hematology, Immunology, Pathology, or other area as assigned. May rotate through and/or participate in or provide assistance or secondary support in connection with one or more related areas of the Laboratory, and/or stand in for or relieve other Medical Technologists. May assist Technologists II or Ill or other staff members in connection with providing technical assistance in special tasks and procedures for which the senior staff member takes primary responsibility.
• Assists in maintaining lab quality assurance and quality control for a prescribed area in compliance with government and other regulatory body requirements.
• May participate in and assist with blood drawing and performs related duties as required.
• May assist with stores and inventories, and assume primary responsibility for one's own area, including the maintenance, transmittal, and release of essential data and records; ef