Job Description

Job Category: Allied Health
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• Performs laboratory tests which may include various assays following established procedures or protocols.
• Operates requisite laboratory equipment and instruments; records data; maintains and makes minor adjustments to equipment.
• Uses universal / standard safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.
• Complies with biohazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents in the workplace.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
• Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, counts orders upon receipt
• Knows the informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to conduct the normal function of a specific section, unit, or work area. Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on the working unit
• Carries out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision. Makes decisions and establishes work priorities on essentially procedure-oriented operations.
• Must perform blood collection procedures in both pediatric and adult patients.
• Must order the reagents and spare parts with coordination of colleagues.
• Will not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything (information, equipment, plant, personnel, etc.), provided at the workplace in the interest of health, safety, welfare or protection or management of the environment.

• Performs laboratory tests which may include various assays following established procedures or protocols.
• Operates requisite laboratory equipment and instruments; records data; maintains and makes minor adjustments to equipment.
• Uses universal / standard safety precautions to protect self and co-workers from biohazardous materials, including blood-borne pathogens.
• Complies with biohazard/radiation safety standards through proper handling of potentially hazardous chemical and biological agents in the workplace.
• Prepares solutions, reagents, and stains following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
• Monitors inventory levels, orders materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, counts orders upon receipt
• Knows the informal policies, procedures and practices necessary to conduct the normal function of a specific section, unit, or work area. Is aware of the role of the position and its potential impact on the working unit
• Carries out duties and responsibilities with limited supervision. Makes decisions and establishes work priorities on essentially procedure-oriented operations.
• Must perform blood collection procedures in both pediatric and adult patients.
• Must order the reagents and spare parts with coordination of colleagues.Will not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything (information, equipment, plant, personnel, etc.), provided at the workplace in the interest of health, safety, welfare or protection or management of the environment.

• BSc in Medical Technology or clinical laboratory science or an equivalent qualification requiring MLT 3 years training course.
• Graduate of an accredited (MLT) program leading to registration with ASCP/CSMLS or equivalent.
• MLT 2 years' experience in a clinical laboratory environment