POSITION DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE & CODE:	Medical Technologist Generalist (23032)
DEPARTMENT:	Laboratories
REPORTS TO:	Manager
FLSA STATUS:	Nonexempt

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs clinical laboratory tests in at least two laboratory divisions (e.g., Blood Bank, Microbiology, Chemistry, Hematology, or Molecular) by standard operating policies and procedures, understands method principles, performs quality control, performs preventative maintenance, and analyzes results as to accuracy, acceptability and critical limits. The generalist works independently in consultation and under the guidance of the Medical Director and supervisory personnel, organizing work to meet established deadlines and records all data obtained.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.	Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science.
2.	OR Bachelor of Science degree in a related science such as Microbiology, Biology, or Chemistry AND one year pertinent full-time experience or training in a clinical laboratory setting.
3.	OR Associate’s Degree as Medical Laboratory Technician with Bachelor’s Degree and certification as a Medical Technologist (Medical Laboratory Scientist).
4.	Licensed as a Laboratory Technician in the state of West Virginia within 90 days of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1.	Certification as a Medical Technologist by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) preferred.
2.	Licensed as a Laboratory Technologist in the state of West Virginia within 30 days of employment
EXPERIENCE:
1.	Experience as a Medical Technologist preferred

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1.	Accepts and promptly prepares patient specimens in order to perform and analyze, in an efficient manner, basic diagnostic procedures designed to produce accurate reproducible results to meet the needs of patients, as requested by the medical staff.
2.	Follows standard operating procedures (SOP) developed to produce accurate reproducible results.
3.	Operates laboratory equipment/instrumentation consistent with standard operating procedures and manufacturer's instruction manuals.
4.	Prepares reagents, solutions and/or therapeutic products and restocks as required to complete necessary testing/requests according to the SOP, (e.g., daily review of results and quality control records).
5.	Maintains all records accurately, neatly and legibly in ink (unless otherwise required), (e.g., worksheets, chart reports).
6.	Performs required quality assurance and quality control procedures on a predetermined schedule to ascertain the reliability of reagents and laboratory equipment/instrumentation in order to assure timely accurate reproducible test results insuring quality patient care.
7.	Performs routine maintenance, calibrations and quality control of laboratory equipment/instrumentation as directed by the laboratory SOP within the predetermined time schedule, recognizing errors, responding in an appropriate manner and documenting completion.
8.	Recognizes basic instrument malfunctions and performs minor troubleshooting and aids in appropriate problem resolution, in a timely manner.
9.	Participates, as required, in proficiency testing/interpretation/reporting using established procedures.
10.	Requests input and direction, as needed, from the Medical Director(s) or Technical Specialists regarding medical, technical, quality assurance, and quality control problems.
11.	Utilizes time, materials and resources in an economical manner, prioritizing laboratory requests by arranging workload to provide for optimal patient care and efficiency.
12.	Completes assigned workload within established turnaround times by flexing organization of work according to test ordering status (e.g., routine, STAT, ASAP, emergency),
13.	Maintains effective communication with laboratory divisions and sections, other hospital departments and patients/public, as necessary, to assure dissemination of information and the identification/resolution of problems in support of the hospital's mission of patient care.
14.	Effectively and in a timely manner communicates laboratory test results to the health care team.
15.	Effectively communicates in a timely manner any unusual supply usage or critical supply levels to the supervisor to expedite ordering of required supplies for the continual service needs of patients.
16.	Participates in the educational endeavors of the institution to meet the current and future needs of the hospital, laboratory and the university in support of the hospital's mission of patient care, teaching, and research.
17.	Participates, as required, in the training, supervision and evaluation of new employees, as established by laboratory policies (e.g., section training checklist).
18.	Participates in the technical and theoretical instruction, supervision and evaluation of residents and students of the School of Medicine and other health care professionals as established by laboratory policies (e.g., laboratory objectives, evaluation forms).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1.	Light lifting

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1.	Communication skills

Date Reviewed/Revised: January 2018