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Medical Technologist – Intermediate Professional (PSU0347)

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Clinical Laboratory / Medical Technologist



Job Summary and Representative Duties

Medical Technologists perform laboratory tests and procedures to help diagnose, treat, and prevent disease; are responsible for the proper collection, precise testing, and accurate reporting of clinical laboratory specimens; provide consultation to clinicians regarding laboratory analysis and interpretation of results.

  • Conduct laboratory testing and analysis on medical specimens in areas such as phlebotomy, hematology, urinalysis, chemistry, microbiology, immunology/serology and microscopy
  • Collect and process specimens, ensure that specimens meet the standards for quality testing
  • Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests; analyze, interpret, and report results; review accuracy and reliability of results before reporting to a clinician; alert clinicians of abnormal and critical values
  • Identify and resolve problems with regards to specimen quality, laboratory equipment operation, and laboratory information systems
  • Monitor quality control and participate in quality assurance programs; perform proficiency testing; participate in various department continuous quality improvement initiatives
  • Ensure accurate and reliable testing by calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment
  • Adhere to laboratory policies, procedures, and regulatory standards
  • Maintain documentation of tests, results, quality controls, and instrument maintenance
  • Participate in continuing education and stay current with advancements in laboratory science and medical technology

Level Matrix

Level:
– Intermediate Professional
Base Description:
– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.
Level Summary:
– Demonstrates ability to perform intermediate tasks in defined skill areas. Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of internal procedures. Works under general supervision, performing assignments that may be varied and sometimes difficult. Supports team decisions and follows through with team responsibilities. Interprets and communicates information clearly and accurately. Demonstrates intermediate problem–solving skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers or volunteers
Fiscal Responsibilities:
– May validate and pay invoices
Problem Solving:
– Encounters generally routine problems; occasionally faces more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– Applies knowledge of larger unit goals, priorities, and related procedures in determining course of action
Independence of Action:
– Work is generally monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are generally provided
– Uses available guidelines to make appropriate adaptations to routine situations and refers other situations to supervisor
Communication and Collaboration:
– Communicates internally within working unit and/or the University
– May communicate with external audiences
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly and accurately both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution
Salary Structure
  • Comp Grade – 9
  • Minimum – $56,200.00
  • MidPoint – $68,800.00
  • Maximum – $81,500.00
Critical Skills
  • Clinical research
  • Compliance
  • Consultation
  • Cytology
  • Data Analysis
  • Needs Assessment
  • Patient advocacy
  • Phlebotomy
  • Policy implementation
  • Program evaluation
  • Records management
  • Research methods
  • Safety management
  • Writing
FLSA Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Minimum Education
Associate Degree
Minimum Experience
2+ years of relevant experience
Equivalency
An equivalent combination of education and experience accepted