The medical lab technologist - testing performs specimen processing, test request entry, order entry verification and correction, and all clinical lab testing in Microbiology
Job Summary
The medical lab technologist - testing performs specimen processing, test request entry, order entry verification and correction, and all clinical lab testing in Microbiology.
Testing includes interpretation of smears and cultures, performing and interpreting identification and susceptibility tests, specialized testing in AFB, mycology, virology, parasitology and/or molecular methods as assigned.
This technician also participates in quality control, continuous quality improvement, inventory control, professional development, training, and continuing education within the area.
Matching Summary
The medical lab technologist - testing performs specimen processing, test request entry, order entry verification and correction, and all clinical lab testing in Microbiology.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
specimen processing
order entry verification
clinical lab testing
quality control
inventory control
Nice-to-have
professional development
continuing education
team training
Key Requirements
Associate's degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or biological science degree
MT/MLS certification
Obtain MLS certification within 1 year of hire
First board of certification test attempt within six months of hire