Medical Technologist

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Performs and interprets laboratory tests in the Clinical Laboratory for the diagnosis and care of adult patients.

REQUIRED

1. B.S. or B.A. degree in Science plus successful completion of a formal medical technologist training program, program, OR

B.S. or B.A. degree in science, plus at least one (1) year experience in a clinical laboratory, OR

Completion of three (3) years academic study (minimum of one hundred thirtyfive (135) quarter hours or equivalent) with a total of twentyfour (24) quarter hours of chemistry, twentyfour (24) quarter hours of biological science, and five (5) quarter hours in math. During these three (3) years (one hundred thirtyfive (135) quarter hours), thirty (30) quarter hours must be at the junior year level or above and consist of at least fifteen (15) quarter hours of related science work.

2. Two (2) years' experience in a clinical laboratory performing technical duties OR

Three (3) years MLT experience in a clinical laboratory performing technical duties, hold an AS degree in MLT or applied science and have passed or be eligible to take the AAB (American Association of Bioanalysts) exam.

3. Certified as a Medical Technologist (ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, or HHS (HEW)); or be eligible. Must receive certification within 12 months of hire if hired as eligible.

PREFERRED

1. Computer keyboard and information system experience.
2. Patient specimen collection experience and patient relations training.