Ensures proper preparation and replacement of chemicals and reagents, evaluates new diagnostic kits and procedures, participates in assuring quality control and performs efficiency testing. Assists in research, development and implementation of laboratory testing procedures. Records, calculates and plots known control values on technical instruments to ensure their reliability and accuracy in reporting results. Regularly cleans, performs routine maintenance and calibrates instruments and equipment. The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job.
Incumbents perform other related duties assigned.
Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. One year as a medical technologist. Skill in using applicable laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, meters, microscopes, incubators, pipettes, autoclaves, and sterilizers. Employees in this job class must maintain valid certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.