Job: Technologist, Laboratory

Department: Chemical Pathology
Location: University Hospital

JOB CLASS NUMBER: 7580 (PRN 7579)
REVIEWED:01/09

POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs and submits accurate results on specimens for laboratory analysis for the purpose of aiding the physician in diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of patients to include discrimination between closely similar items and correction by use of preset guidelines. Performs simple maintenance of instruments. Recognizes unusual results and/or abnormalities and takes prompt and appropriate action to assure the accuracy and validity of test results. Notifies the supervisor at points where no preset criteria for decision making are available. Assumes accountability for the dissemination of patient information to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of patients. Conducts oneself as a professional. Performs assigned duties accurately and rapidly.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Associates degree which includes courses in professional field, successful completion of structured clinical program, and certified in clinical laboratory sciences by a nationally recognized certifying agency OR Military Laboratory Training a) Phase I and II (Air Force) or Basic and Advanced (Army), AND b) Minimum of two years of clinical laboratory experience or minimum of sixty semester hours college credit in the appropriate biological/medical science from an accredited college or University OR High School diploma and successful completion of a structured clinical program and certified as a clinical laboratory assistant (CLA) by a recognized certifying agency and ten years experience in more than one area of the clinical laboratory OR Bachelor's degree in laboratory related field with no experience OR Bachelor's degree with a minimum of sixty semester hours college credit in the appropriate biological/medical science from an accredited college or university OR Medical Technologist Student within their last 6 months of graduation from an accredited clinical training program. Approval documentation must be received from the Medical Technology Program indicating that they have successfully completed the clinical rotation in the area they will be working. Maintains certification status in compliance with specifications for continuing education required by the certification agency.