Under the general supervision of a Laboratory Technologist or other degree clinical laboratory specialist conducts a variety of simple and moderately complex tests and procedures, using applied technologies and protocols established for the clinical laboratory; may assist in directing the activities of Medical Laboratory Technicians II and providing technical back-up to Medical Technologists in the performance of more difficult technical tests and work methods.

Typical Duties

• Assists or relieves degree laboratory personnel in a wide variety of clinical procedure and health screening protocols for the laboratory.
• May instruct or coordinate the activities of Medial Laboratory Technicians I and II, Laboratory Aides, phlebotomy dispatchers, as directed by a Technologist.
• Applies a broad range of technical knowledge in the specific application of test procedures and understands the specialized work methods of a particular clinical area.
• Is familiar with safety and other standards of regulatory agencies and may ensure that such standards are followed in a particular work area where the immediate or constant presence of a Technologist is absent.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing laboratory tests such as blood chemical analysis or allergy tests; assays body aspirates for chemical or microbiological analysis; performs hemoglobin, hematocrit, and Differentials on blood specimens; conducts a wide variety of tests in the areas of hematology, serology, and parasitology.
• Prepares specimens for microscopic analysis and examination, which involves the use of firing and staining techniques. Operates and maintains laboratory equipment as required.
• Maintains accurate logs, records, computer data files, etc., subject to review and approval by a Laboratory Technologist.
• May be required to assure duties and perform a wide range of tests to those conducted by a Medical Technologist I, but is not required to have the same academic, theoretical, and professional judgement or primary responsibility as is mandated for the Medical Technologist.

CORE Center Laboratories

• Performs phlebotomy as required. May be assigned to satellite phlebotomy/workstations within the CORE Center as needed (e.g., Screening Clinic).
• May perform laboratory procedures related to blood drawing and blood banking, such as, pre-transfusion, hepatitis/HIV testing, preparation, processing of specimens and serving of blood donors/recipients.