Medical Technologist (MT/MLT)

Role:

Performs laboratory procedures according to established and approved protocols, which require the limited exercise of independent judgement and interpretation.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Performs assigned analytical tests or procedures that require limited independent judgement.
• Recognizes factors that affect measurements and results and takes appropriate action according to predetermined protocols.
• Performs routine quality control and maintains accurate records. Recognizes out of control results and notifies supervisory personnel.
• Operates instruments within the scope of training utilizing established protocols and quality control checks and recognizes equipment malfunctions and notifies appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Communicates information such as test results, normal range, and specimen requirements to authorized sources.
• Performs related work as required.

Performance Measures:

• Maintains professional and friendly atmosphere for patients and co-workers.
• Abides by all clinic safety policies.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Approaches laboratory testing with a conscientious concern for the importance of his/her work.
• Is useful in all areas of the laboratory and is willing to work in any section when assigned. Keeps current in all lab sections.
• Is willing to help the phlebotomy staff when necessary.
• Observes all clinic policies and guidelines.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Experience: Six months to two years of similar or related experience.
• Education: A two year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study at a business or trade school or completion of a specialized and extensive in-house training or apprenticeship program.
• Interpersonal Skills: Courtesy, tact, and diplomacy are essential elements of the job. Work involves personal contact with others inside and/or outside the organization, generally regarding routine matters for purposes of giving or obtaining information which may require some discussion.

Physical Requirements:

• Lifts and carries items weighting up to 50 lbs.

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising the position.