MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

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DEFINITION


 Under supervision of a Physician or other appropriate
 administrative or clinical supervisor, performs work within
 various scientific disciplines of medical technology, including
 technology associated with clinical chemistry, clinical
 microbiology, parasitology, hematology, immunology, and
 histology; assists in performing research work in area of
 clinical laboratory medicine; does other related duties.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 
EXAMPLES OF WORK:


 Performs a wide variety of clinical laboratory procedures in the
 areas of clinical chemistry, clinical microbiology, immunology,
 hematology, and immunohematology employing both classical and
 contemporary techniques.

 Maintains a close surveillance of all pertinent literature,
 trends of thought, and new developments in field of Medical
 Technology.

 Assists in conducting formal laboratory courses and workshops
 designed to provide didactic training to technical personnel from
 private, public health and hospital laboratories throughout
 state.

 Supervises packing, unpacking, storage, and classification of
 clinical specimens to be tested in laboratory.

 Sets up and makes necessary adjustments to laboratory equipment
 and apparatus and lays out supplies.

 Assigns and instructs laboratory technical and other employees
 and supervises performance of their work.

 Makes qualitative and quantitative analyses of urine for the
 Determination of sugar and albumin; performs tests to detect the
 presence of acetone bodies, blood, bile derivatives, Bruce-Jones
 protein and drugs and poisons in urine, using a urinometer, and
 determines specific gravity of urine.

 Prepares, sterilizes, and stores culture media according to
 established procedure; prepares standard reagents, solutions, and
 stains.

 Makes platelet and total and differential cell counts; determines
 quantity of hemoglobin; groups or types of blood; cross-matches
 blood to determine compatibility of a donor's blood with that of
 a patient; determines the Rh factor in blood.

 Makes blood determinations for urea nitrogen, glucose, and carbon
 dioxide content of blood and blood tests to determine possible
 liver impairment.

 Is responsible for independently performing repetition of tests
 to determine accuracy and reliability of results, and for
 reproducing analyses and quality controls.

 Initials results of tests and examinations performed and enter in
 a laboratory report or journal.

 As requested by supervisor, may render assistance to technicians
 in lower grades and may participate in training programs but does
 not carry full supervisory responsibilities or responsibility for
 developing training plan.

 Is responsible for determining cause of unforeseen complications
 in the performance of tests and for handling situation properly,
 utilizing knowledge of the theoretical as well as practical
 phases of work.

 Analyzes submitted specimens using radioimmunoassay and other
 current technology.

 Maintains laboratory procedure manual, making additions,
 deletions, and revisions as required.

 Reviews and evaluates current procedures, makes recommendations
 for change, and implements approved changes.

 Performs coagulation, clot retraction, bleeding and prothrombin
 time tests; determines sedimentation rates and blood cell
 fragility.

 Sees that laboratory areas are maintained in a clean, sanitary,
 safe and orderly condition at all times; sees that laboratory
 equipment is maintained in proper condition.

 Requisitions, stores, safeguards, records, and supervises proper
 use of laboratory equipment, materials, and supplies.

 Maintains detailed, accurate charts and records pertaining to all
 work done in laboratory; prepares necessary reports.

 Maintains essential laboratory records, reports, and files.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EDUCATION:

      Graduation from an accredited college or university with a
 Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology.

      NOTE: Certification as a Medical Technologist by a
 certifying agency approved by the National Commission for Health
 Certifying Agencies, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree
 in Medical Technology.

      NOTE: Possession of the qualifications of a Medical
 Technologist as required under Federal Medicare Regulations
 Subpart M Part 405:1315, Chapter 3, Title 20 of the Code of
 Federal Regulations for coverage of services of independent
 laboratories or under the New Jersey State Administrative Code
 NJAC 8:44-2.6, may be substituted for the Bachelor's degree in
 Medical Technology.

      EXPERIENCE:

      One (1) year of bio-analytical laboratory experience in a
 certified private, public health or hospital clinical laboratory
 which shall have included work in one or more of the following
 areas: hematology, immunohematology, urinalysis, clinical
 chemistry, serology, bacteriology, and parasitology.

      NOTE: A Master's degree in Medical Technology or a related
 field from an accredited college or university may be substituted
 for one (1) year of the experience as indicated above.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
      valid in New
 Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee
 mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the
 position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of principles of bacteriology, chemistry, blood
 chemistry, biochemistry, immunology, parasitology, histology,
 hematology, mycology, or other scientific field of knowledge
 involving extensive laboratory analyses and techniques and use of
 standard laboratory equipment, supplies, and reagents.

 Knowledge of purposes of and the varied tests likely to be made
 in a hospital and/or research laboratory.

 Knowledge of function and proper use of laboratory apparatus
 including autoclave, balance, basal metabolism apparatus,
 centrifuge, colorimeter, incubator, microscope, nephelometer, pH
 meter, photometer, and spectroscope.

 Knowledge of precautions to be taken in receiving, preserving,
 identifying, labeling, and when required, shipping specimens of
 varied kinds sent to laboratory for analysis.

 Ability to analyze technical medical laboratory problems,
 organize assigned work, and develop effective work methods.

 Ability to assign and instruct individuals and groups of
 professional and sub-professional laboratory employees and
 supervise performance of their work.

 Ability to organize, analyze, and evaluate test results in terms
 of laboratory controls and methods.

 Ability to utilize any applicable scientific or medical
 technology principles and techniques found in literature as
 possible alternatives to established standard analytical methods.

 Ability to make and supervise laboratory analyses and tests of
 varied types in accordance with standard and prescribed
 procedures.

 Ability to review analyses and reports prepared by others and to
 give such training to new employees as required.

 Ability to observe and enforce adequate and realistic safety
 precautions.

 Ability to see that laboratory equipment, utensils, materials,
 and supplies are used in such a manner as to avoid unnecessary
 breakage, deterioration, and loss.

 Ability to prepare and supervise preparation of clear,
 scientifically sound, and accurate laboratory reports of tests
 and analyses containing findings, conclusions, and
 recommendations.

 Ability to supervise maintenance of essential reports, records,
 and files.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or
 related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
 acceptable forms of communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If
 the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 CODES: 19/P18-01954              DJ                    3/23/00
            LG-02478

 This specification is for state and local government use.
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