Conducts routine tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, and performs related duties, following established standards and practices.  Under limited supervision, performs blood tests and studies morphology of constituents of blood to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease. Performs various bacteriological mycological virological and parasitological tests to provide data on cause and progress of disease.

Education:   

Associate Degree in one of the sciences is preferred.  Successful completion of an approved medical laboratory technician training program or equivalent.

Experience: 

None required.

Additional Skills/Abilities:

1) Certified or eligible as a medical laboratory technician by the ASCP, AMT, NCA, AAB.  

2) Completes hospital and departmental orientation.

3) Ability to work in a stressful environment.

4) Ability to remember multiple procedures and policies.

5) Willingness to work irregular hours with varying assignments.

6)  Understanding of safe work practices.