Medical Technologist  

Perform a variety of laboratory tests and procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing, monitoring, treating and preventing disease. These tests have a wide range of areas; blood banking, chemistry, hematology, immunology, and microbiology to name a few.

• Examine body fluids and tissues for abnormal chemical levels, cells or bacteria.
• Prepare tissue for microscopic examination by pathologists.
• Determine blood type for transfusions.
• Conduct medical research and analyses.
• Operates and maintains sophisticated instruments and equipment used in the division, is able to properly set up, calibrate, maintain, operate and shut down such instruments.
• Maintains competence in Laboratory Information System that is crucial to the quality operations of the laboratoryand patient care.
• Actively participates in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing is accurate, timely and meets customer needs.

• Graduate of Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology;
• Passed the Medical Technologist Licensure Examination;
• Minimum of 1-year related work experience;
• Proficient in Clinical Microscopy procedures;
• Configuration of test result validity verification;
• Knowledgeable in Hematological test procedures;
• Knowledgeable in Hematological principles and disease correlation;
• Proficient in quality control procedures;
• Laboratory diagnostic equipment;
• Expertise in laboratory practices;
• In-depth knowledge of health and safety guidelines and procedures (sanitation, decontamination, etc.);
• Outstanding organizational and multi-tasking skills;
• Team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.