POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs duties within the Clinical Laboratory, which requires a sound knowledge of clinical laboratory science in order to evaluate clinical data and quality control information. Responsible for overseeing employee training and/or specimen testing in designated areas. Assists Laboratory Manager/Laboratory Supervisor as needed to ensure the provision of timely and accurate laboratory test results through processes that are in compliance with requirements established by accreditation standards and by federal/state reimbursement agencies. Assists Laboratory management as needed in staff-related and administrative tasks. Must be able to assist with on-call assignments, as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Two years clinical laboratory experience with at least one year experience in the specific laboratory department.

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or an appropriate biological/chemical/medical science from an accredited college or university

OR:

• Completion of an accredited structured clinical program in Medical Technology (NOTE: For Military Training, the 60-week program must have been successfully completed.) and

• Certification by a recognized certifying agency, both prior to 1963.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICAITON

Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required.

OR

Certification as a Histocompatibility Technologist or Specialist by the American College of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ACHI) is required.