Laboratory Technologist I

Technologist I responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Following prescribed procedures, performing any of the tests within any of the laboratory specialties 
• Calculating the results of the tests performed, if necessary
• Operating, calibrating, conducting performance checks, and maintaining any laboratory analyzers or equipment
• Recognizing and correcting basic analyzer malfunctions; Notifying management personnel when appropriate
• Preparing reagents or media from a prescribed procedure
• Evaluating media, reagents, and calibrators according to established criteria
• Conducting established quality control procedures on analytical tests, equipment, reagents, media, and products.  Evaluating results of quality control and implements corrective action when indicated
• Determining performance specifications for new methods
• Confirming and verifying results through knowledge of techniques, principles, and analyzers
• Monitoring quality assurance/continuous improvement programs
• Monitoring safety programs in compliance with laboratory regulations
• Utilizes laboratory information systems or other methods to accurately and effectively report patient results
• Writing laboratory procedures conforming to standardized format
• Reporting test results conforming to established procedures