Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician

8a-6:30p or 9a -7:30p with weekend rotation at the hospital 8a-8:30p

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Medical Technologist works with the Laboratory Supervisors and the Medical Laboratory
Technicians to perform and evaluate a variety of routine laboratory tests on patient specimens, and
he/she is responsible for the accuracy and precision of the test results produced. The Medical
Technologist is able to perform proficiently in at least 1 of the primary departments of the laboratory;
Hematology, Chemistry, Blood Bank, or Microbiology. He/she performs routine quality control
procedures with corrective action, detailed calibrations,trouble-shooting, preventive maintenance,
special quality control procedures as assigned, and occasionally special laboratory tests. The
Medical Technologist may be called upon to perform phlebotomy and clerical duties as needed, and
to assume the responsibilities of a supervisor in his/her absence.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

The Medical Technologist must meet the requirements for CLIA ’88 testing personnel for high
complexity testing laboratories. The Medical Technologist (1) has had a combination of college,
approved laboratory training and experience as required by the Department of Health and Human
Services as prerequisite for taking the HHS Medical Technologist National registry test and is eligible
to take the advanced level certifying exam such as the MT(ASCP) or an equivalent. The following
categories are acceptable: MT(ASCP) – Bachelor degree in Medical Technology or a related science
to include all MT(ASCP) course requirements with 1 year clinical internship in an approved
laboratory school of medical technology and is eligible to take MT(ASCP) National Registry Exam.

Minimum Work Experience

MT(HEW or HHS) – has passed the HEW or HHS National Registry Exam with a minimum of 5
years experience. Requirements for qualification to take the test include one of the following
alternatives:
1. High school diploma + 4 years experience at a clinical laboratory.
2. Two years experience + 1 year technician training at an accredited school.
3. Two years experience + military training in lab procedures of at least 50 weeks.
4. Two years experience + 2 years as a technician trainee in a laboratory.
5. Two years experience + 60 semester hours at an accredited institution with a structured
curriculum in laboratory techniques or has an Associate Degree including chemistry and biology.
6. Has had a combination of college and years of full-time experience which totals four years with
not less than 6 months general laboratory experience.
C. MLT(ASCP) – Associate degree in laboratory science to include all MLT(ASCP) requirements,
one year in a structured program of laboratory technology and has passed the MLT(ASCP) National
Registry Test + 3 years lab experience.
D. MT(AMT) – has qualified and passed the MT(AMT) registry and has 5 years clinical laboratory
experience.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS
Physical Requirements
Sitting - 16-31%
Walking - =>32%
Standing - =.32%
Bending/Squatting - 1-15%
Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%
Twisting - 16-31%
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Must be able to see with corrective eyewear if needed.
Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed.
Color vision ability required.
Physical/Environmental requirements
Lifting - 0 -50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
Carrying - 0- 50 lbs, 50 or more with assistance
Pulling - Up to 100 lbs
Pushing - Up to 100 lbs
Frequent talking and hearing is required for communicating with physicians, nurses, other hospital
personnel, and physicians' office personnel.
At times of emergency occurrences and heavy workload, stressful and strenuous situations may
arise.
Most tasks require manual dexterity and frequent use of the hands.
Frequent movement from sitting to standing and back (up and down) required for most tasks.
OSHA
Exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES
Mission, Service and Values
Supports the hospital Mission, Service, and Values
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions
 Competently performs hematology procedures according to departmental policies and
procedures.
 Competently performs coagulation procedures according to departmental policies and
procedures.
 Competently performs urinalysis procedures according to departmental policies and procedures.
 Competently performs chemistry procedures according to departmental policies and procedures.
 Competently performs serology procedures according to departmental policies and procedures.
 Adheres rigidly to Blood Bank policies regarding the correct ID of patients, specimens, and blood
components.
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