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City of Austin - JOB DESCRIPTION

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Medical Technologist
FLSA: Standard/Non-Exempt EEO Category: (30) Technicians
Class Code: 15475 Salary Grade: JI4
Approved: December 01, 1991 Last Revised: April 26, 2019

Purpose:
 

Under general supervision, perform a variety of standardized chemical, hematological, microscopic, and bacteriological tests, as well as assisting less experienced personnel in the performance of their duties.
Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
  Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
  1. Assists in evaluating new methods and procedures and in writing new procedures for newly implemented tests.
  2. Prepares specimens for analysis.
  3. Logs all tests performed. Performs clinical lab tests in some or all of the following areas following established procedures: chemistry, microbiology, hematology, blood typing, and matching. Performs tests including blood counts and differential, blood chemistry stat, therapeutic drug monitoring, urinalysis stat, blood coagulation, toxicology stat, inoculating media, and gram stain readings etc.
  4. Performs quality checks on tests and instruments. Breaks down instruments for repairs and maintenance.
  5. Records test results.
  6. Communicates with patients, doctors, nurses, and other health care workers.
  7. Collects blood specimens from patients.
  8. Assists in evaluating new methods and procedures and in writing new procedures for newly implemented tests.
Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:
 

May provide leadership, work assignments, evaluation, training, and guidance to others.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
  • Knowledge of a wide variety of clinical test procedures.
  • Knowledge of the equipment and reagents used in the laboratory.
  • Knowledge of safety practices when working with body fluids.
  • Skill in the performance of a variety of clinical lab tests.
  • Skill in communicating with and assisting less experienced lab personnel.
  • Skill in documenting and communicating test results.
  • Skill in working quickly and effectively and in setting priorities.
  • Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with health care staff, physicians, patients, and the general public.
Minimum Qualifications:
 

Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, plus one (1) year of experience in a field related to working in a clinical laboratory.
Licenses and Certifications Required:
 

Certification as a Medical Technologist by the Board of Registry of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or the National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA) or other recognized association.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of the position given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of management to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The listing of duties and responsibilities shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.