Medical Technologist

Position Summary:

This is medical technology work performing diagnostic laboratory tests in the analysis of human tissue and body fluids in a clinical laboratory. An employee in this class performs a variety of standardized laboratory tests in a variety of fields, which include clinical chemistry, microbiology, immunology, urinalysis and hematology. Work may include providing technical guidance to lower level technicians. Work is performed under the general direction of a technical supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs a variety of standardized laboratory tests in the fields of clinical chemistry, immunology, hematology, microbiology molecular microbiology and urinalysis; performs tests requiring use of automated equipment such as chemistry analyzers, hematology analyzers and cellcounters, flowcytometer, immunoassay analyzers and atomic absorption spectrophotometers; performs complex tests requiring use of pipettors, dilutors, spectrophotometers and microscopes.


• Conducts standardized laboratory tests to identify the origins or causes of disease states by following laboratory procedures for specimen handling and test analysis; validates, reports and maintains records of examinations conducted and patient test results; complies with established policies and procedures for quality control, quality assurance and safety; performs and documents quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance activities.


• Prepares special culture media, solutions, reagents, standards and controls according to prescribed procedures; may be required to dissect animal heads; perform rabies testing on animals to test for the presence of rabies and other infectious diseases; prepares slides.


• Assists lower level technical personnel in troubleshooting; provides technical guidance and reviews their work.


• Performs related work as required.

Skills Required:

• the care and use of laboratory equipment 


• the use of the microscope and accessory equipment 


• the accurate identification of bacteria and other micro-organisms 

Education and Experience:

• Completion of a bachelor's degree in medical technology or one of the biological or chemical sciences from an accredited college or university. ASCP Certification within six (6) months of hire.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

Essential Functions:

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

PMHCC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER