Medical Technologist I

Summary

Conduct laboratory tests to provide information for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of diseases.

Examples of Work

Job functions are specific duties that would be included in the essential functions of the job description. These functions are not all-inclusive nor do they cover the full extent of the duties performed.

• Performs serology, immunology, immunohematology, hematology, bacteriology, urinalyses, biochemical, drug susceptibility, and/or other tests.
• Prepares and inoculates culture mediums and identifies organisms.
• Prepares reports of test results.
• Prepares reagents and chemicals.
• Performs preventive maintenance on laboratory equipment as required.
• Performs quality control testing.

Education and Experience

Licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in one of the specialty areas to which the position is allocated.

Licensure and Certification

Licensed as a Medical Laboratory Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist in one of the specialty areas to which the position is allocated.

Supervision

None

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