UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION …



UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SYSTEM CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

CLASS TITLE: Medical Technologist CODE: 6106

SUPERSEDES: Medical Technologist (1/90) ISSUED: 10/2007

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

To perform a variety of specialized, non-routine tests, procedures, and examinations in one or more areas of work, such as chemistry, toxicology, hematology, immunohematology, or cytogenetics for use by physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patients.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES

Perform chemical, bacteriological, serological or microscopic laboratory test procedures on specimens in one or more laboratory sections.

Perform and monitor quality control procedures and report results to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Recognize instrument malfunctions and abnormal test results and take corrective action.

Calibrate, standardize, and maintain equipment following established procedures. Perform troubleshooting techniques on instruments.

Prepare reagents, standards, and controls according to prescribed procedures.

Validate, review and report results of tests performed.

May assist higher level technical staff with the instruction and teaching of laboratory procedures and tests.

Perform tests requiring routine and/or complex instrumentation on flow cytometer, optical, photometric, electronic, automated scintillation, etc.

Review and evaluate literature for new testing and techniques.

Dispose of or properly handle biological, radioactive, and/or hazardous water in a manner that is consistent with laboratory, university, state, and federal government policy.

Participate in the ordering activities for supplies, materials, and equipment as needed.

Instruct laboratory staff and when required, resident physicians, in the performance of laboratory tests of all types which require a high degree of skill and training, involving all STAT procedures.

Interpret laboratory results and discuss results with Pathologist, other clinical staff, and laboratory supervisors. May suggest additional tests based on results obtained.

Assist in workload reporting in order to meet departmental productivity standards.

Ability to take call as assigned.

Perform related work as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from a Laboratory Supervisor, physician, or from other designated individuals.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May exercise functional supervision over a small to medium sized technical support staff in absence of Laboratory Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science, or

A Bachelor’s degree in an Allied Health area of Concentration (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) plus registration as a Medical Technologist by the ASCP, AMT, NCA, or HEW/HHS, or

A Bachelor’s degree in an Allied Health area of Concentration (Biology, Chemistry, etc.) plus one year experience in a directly related laboratory setting is necessary.

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