Medical Lab Technician
About The Position
Job Summary: To perform a full range of laboratory tests, procedures, experiments, and analyses for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. To compile specific, technical, statistical and/or numerical data. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of laboratory and experimental protocols and procedures. Knowledge of chemical composition, structure and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations they undergo. Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells function, intercede with each other and the environment. Analytical skills. Skills in the use of personal computers and related software applications. Ability to analyze, verify, and manipulate clinical and/or laboratory data.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or higher degree (or will graduate within 120 days) or higher level degree in medical technology/ clinical lab sciences or in lieu of degree, the individual must be registered in the area specialty (blood bank, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, or immunology/molecular pathology).
- One of the following registrations is required if qualifying under "in lieu of degree" - American Association of Bio-Analyst, MT (AAB); American Medical Technologist, MT (AMTt); American Society for Clinical Pathology, MT (ASCP); American Society for Clinical Pathology, MB(ASCP); National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel CLS (NCA); or equivalent categorical registration in medical technology such as RMT (ISCLT)
Responsibilities
- Conducts clinical laboratory tests and analysis in the areas of hematology, microbiology, immunology, clinical chemistry, and urinalysis.
- Analyzes samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
- Conducts chemical analysis of body fluids to determine the presence of normal and abnormal components.
- Cultivates, isolates, assists in identifying, and conducts tests on microbial organisms; obtains, cuts, stains, and mounts biological material on slides for microscopic study and diagnosis.
- Selects and prepares specimens and media for cell culture, using aseptic, technique. Studies blood samples to determine the number of cells and their morphology, as well as blood group type, and compatibility for transfusion purposes.
- Operates, calibrates, and maintains equipment used in quantitative and qualitative analysis such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, and computer-controlled analyzers; promotes safety, environmental, and/or infection control practices.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
