Medical Technologist Specialist

Description

Performs various routine or special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. Adds reagents or indicator solutions, and subjects specimens for processing to operations such as heating, filtering or titrating. Prepares slides as necessary for microscopic analysis. Observes reactions, color changes, or formation of precipitates; studies slides using microscope, or subjects treated specimens to automatic analyzing equipment. Perform specified instrument maintenance and calibration procedures and troubleshoot and resolve automated instrument problems. Assist in the education, training and orientation of new staff, medical students and pathology residents. Assist in the development and performance of special testing techniques and protocols. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.