Medical Technologist

Conducts routine and complex tests for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease; and performs related duties; following established standards and practices. Assumes responsibility for problem solving; systems control; and instruction.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s Degree or experience required by certification entity. Not required for MTs with Health & Human Services certification given prior to 1987.

Minimum Work Experience

• No previous experience.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Completion of formal training program in an approved MT; MLS; or MLT program
• Registered as a MT(ASCP); MLS(ASCP);or MLT (ASCP) or equivalent.

Required Skills; Knowledge; and Abilities

• Compile statistics.
• Input data into computer programs.
• Maintain logs.
• Ability to use CRT and diagnostic equipment.

Designated Driver

• No

OSHA Category

• 1 - High Risk