CLINICAL LABORATORY TECHNOLOGIST

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. 

• 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 intradepartmental 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.