EDUCATION
Medical technologists need to have at least a bachelor’s degree in science and must be a certified medical technologist. They need to have a familiar grasp of scientific laboratory procedures, including using laboratory equipment and generating reports from laboratory tests.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a directly related field and licensure or ability to become licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist in one of the specialty areas to which the position is allocated and for which the laboratory is licensed under Chapter 483, Florida Statutes.
Medical Technologist Job Duties:
- Performs clinical laboratory and diagnostic testing in patient samples to help physicians in diagnosis and/ or monitoring of various disease states.
- Performs clinical laboratory tests such as Endocrinology, General Immunology, Hematology, Routine Chemistry, Toxicology and Urinalysis
- Determines normal and abnormal components of body fluids by conducting chemical analyses of blood, urine, spinal fluids, and gastric juices.
- Analyzes blood cells by counting and identifying cells, using microscopic techniques and procedures.
- Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions by conducting blood group, type, and compatibility tests.
- Ensures operation of analyzers, spectrophotometers, colorimeters, flame photometers, and other laboratory equipment by calibrating; completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer’s instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Performs quality control and documents QC for each lab procedure on a daily basic.
- Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
- Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests.
- Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
- Orders and evaluates records using lab computer. Executes procedure for ordering, processing and reporting lab specimens.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Prepares reagents for use in lab procedure.
- Maintains inter- and interdepartmental work flow by fostering a spirit of cooperation.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols; following identification procedures.
- Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Medical Technologist Skills and Qualifications:
Documentation Skills, Analyzing Information , Chemistry Techniques, Equipment Maintenance, FDA Health Regulations, Lab Environment, Clinical Lab Testing, Use of Medical Technologies, Organization, Attention to Detail, Informing Others.
