Medical Lab Scientist / Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Essential Job Responsibilities :

• Conduct chemical analysis of body fluids, including blood, urine, or spinal fluid, to determine presence of normal or abnormal components.
• Analyze laboratory findings to check the accuracy of the results.
• Enter data from analysis of medical tests or clinical results into computer for storage.
• Operate, calibrate, or maintain equipment used in quantitative or qualitative analysis, such as spectrophotometers, calorimeters, flame photometers, or computer-controlled analyzers.
• Establish or monitor quality assurance programs or activities to ensure the accuracy of laboratory results.
• Set up, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment.
• Provide technical information about test results to physicians, family members, or researchers.
• Collect and study blood samples to determine the number of cells, their morphology, or their blood group, blood type, or compatibility for transfusion purposes, using microscopic techniques.
• Analyze samples of biological material for chemical content or reaction.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Education : Successful completion of 4 year medical technologist program.

Experience : Minimum two years of laboratory experience.

Other Requirements : Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of the job.

Performance Requirements :

Knowledge :

Skills :

Abilities :

Equipment Operated : Standard laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Work Environment : Laboratory unit, well lighted and temperature controlled. Exposure to chemicals, communicable diseases, biohazards, and other conditions related to medical setting.

Mental / Physical Requirements : Varied activities including standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, and stooping. May occasionally need to lift / carry 50 pounds. Some stress related to ensuring accuracy of work.