Medical Technologist 1, Full Time, Nights, 10:30 pm to 7:00 am

About the role

Medical Technologist 1 performs professional technology work in the clinical laboratory of a county medical facility, conducting diagnostic tests and procedures on blood, urine, cerebrospinal fluid, and other body fluids and products. The role requires independent judgment to ensure accurate test results and recognition of critical values, and may involve supervising laboratory aides, assistants, technicians, medical technology students, and laboratory clerks as needed. Supervision is received from a professional superior who reviews results for quality and assists with abnormal findings.

Responsibilities

• Produces accurate results/outcomes according to age specific standard operating procedures.
• Matches the patient identifying information on specimens with the work document without clerical/data entry errors, including omissions.
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate simultaneous series of procedures with accuracy.
• Consults supervisor for additional assignments and follows them to completion.
• Completes patient and quality control procedures within defined time limits.
• Interprets patient and quality control samples or procedures determining whether they are abnormal or incorrect.