55%                        Perform moderately complex tests by various analyzers in the Laboratory and/or by manual methods on various specimen sources such as blood, urine, and other body fluids, using established procedures, under close supervision.

Automated Chemistry Analyzer:  operate high-throughput "profiling" analyzers and robotic automation adhering to the procedures to obtain optimal accuracy and precision of results in blood, urine and body fluids; apply knowledge of biochemical relationships in assessing the accuracy and validity of results obtained; recognize changes that are critical to patient care.

Critical Care Testing:  operate blood gas and electrolyte equipment, co-oximeters and whole blood glucose analyzers to assess patient acid-base balance, respiratory state, and metabolic levels; apply knowledge of physiological relationships in assessing the accuracy and validity of results obtained; recognize changes that are critical to patient care.

Toxicology:  operate routine and specialized instruments for therapeutic drug and drug of abuse analyses; determine blood lead levels by atomic absorption spectrophotometry; screen blood for the presence of volatiles; follow written procedures for interpretation and assessment of results.

Immunoassay Testing:  operate a variety of random access and discreet analyzers to determine levels of hormones, metabolites, drugs, tumor markers, and various ligands; apply knowledge of metabolic and biochemical relationships in assessing the accuracy and verification of results obtained; recognize findings that are critical to patient care.

Special Chemistry: Perform HPLC procedures and Elisa automated analysis. Prepare reports for Hemoglobinopathy testing and Infection Diseases that require a technical level of interpretation.

Miscellaneous:  perform osmometry, acetone semiquantitation, and other manual procedures, as assigned.

Automated Chemistry: operate automation robot loading and unloading of samples.  Perform maintenance and minor troubleshooting.

15%                        Review tests results before reporting, using technical and scientific knowledge to recognize and verify results.  Consult with supervisor prior to the release of results when results are unusual or unanticipated.  Notify patients' physician(s) of life threatening results.

5%                          Receive a wide variety of patient specimens arriving at the laboratory for testing and perform the procedures necessary to prepare specimens for testing or referral to other laboratories.

5%                          Perform established quality assurance procedures (i.e. quality control testing, instrument function checks, calibrations, and quality monitors) and maintain appropriate records for these procedures.

5%                          Use the laboratory information system for all records functions and inquiries related to testing of patient specimens.

5%                          Maintain a neat, orderly and safe working environment in the laboratory, while adhering to all guidelines of OHSA's Bloodborne Pathogens Control Act.

5%                          Required to communicate matters of technical importance to physicians, staff and customers on multiple systems as is appropriate

                        5%                          Perform other duties as assigned.

Employees at this level function with relative independence following established protocols and procedures in performing a wide variety of standard tests and examinations in any one or a combination of areas of specialization. They determine probable causes for findings that are inconsistent with clinical findings or which exceed established tolerances.

A(n) Medical Technologist I typically -
 

1. performs qualitative and quantitative tests and examinations using various analyzers and/or manual methods on specimen sources such as blood, urine, and other body fluids using established procedures.
2. performs established quality assurance procedures (quality control testing, instrument function checks and calibrations) maintains appropriate documentation and reports irregularities.
3. assesses accuracy and validity of obtained test results by applying knowledge of relevant scientific principles, recognizes changes that are critical to patient care, identifies probable causes for irregular and atypical findings.
4. maintains records of tests and examinations and final results for all record functions and inquiries related to patient care.
5. troubleshoots instruments and resolves technical problems whenever possible, documents corrective action, and reports problems to the supervisor.
6. assists in instructing students and laboratory personnel in the principles and techniques of diagnostic tests and examinations.
7. performs other related duties as assigned.