Microbiology- Medical Technologist

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Perform and analyze clinical laboratory tests in all laboratory disciplines by standard operating policies and procedures. Understand method principles, perform quality control, perform preventative maintenance, review, and analyze results as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limits.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

For West Virginia Labs:

1. WV Licensure as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) within 90 days of hire if performing final result reporting of moderate/high complexity testing.

2. Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor degree in a physical, chemical or biological science with one year of clinical lab training/experience.

OR

Under CLIA for new hires that performed testing prior to April 24, 1995

Until September 1, 1997—

(A) Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent; and

(B) Have documentation of training appropriate for the testing performed before analyzing patient specimens. Such training must ensure that the individual has—

(1) The skills required for proper specimen collection, including patient preparation, if applicable, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens;

(2) The skills required for implementing all standard laboratory procedures;

(3) The skills required for performing each test method and for proper instrument use;

(4) The skills required for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration procedures related to each test performed;

(5) A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage;

(6) The skills required to implement the quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory;

For Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Maryland Labs:

1. Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology/Medical (Clinical) Laboratory Science OR Bachelor of Science in a physical, chemical or biological science.

OR

Under CLIA for new hires that performed testing prior to April 24, 1995

Until September 1, 1997—

(A) Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent; and

(B) Have documentation of training appropriate for the testing performed before analyzing patient specimens. Such training must ensure that the individual has—

(1) The skills required for proper specimen collection, including patient preparation, if applicable, labeling, handling, preservation or fixation, processing or preparation, transportation and storage of specimens;

(2) The skills required for implementing all standard laboratory procedures;

(3) The skills required for performing each test method and for proper instrument use;

(4) The skills required for performing preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration procedures related to each test performed;

(5) A working knowledge of reagent stability and storage;

(6) The skills required to implement the quality control policies and procedures of the laboratory;