Medical Technologist - Hematology performs a variety of blood tests, studies morphology of blood constituents and performs various coagulation tests to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Conducts technical procedures related to the counting and identification of blood cells and other specialized hematologic tests. Being a Medical Technologist - Hematology verifies accuracy of findings, identifies test inconsistencies, and takes appropriate action to make corrections and resolve problems. Operates, cleans, and maintains laboratory equipment used in blood analysis and procedures. Additionally, Medical Technologist - Hematology may perform urinalysis studies. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager or supervisor. Typically requires an American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) certification or its equivalent. May require a state license to practice. Medical Technologist - Hematology's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Performs blood, urine and body fluid tests on humans with speed, method, precision and understanding of theory behind tests; studies morphology of constituents of blood to obtain data for use in diagnoses and treatment of disease.
Hematology Lab Specific:
Receives acceptable blood specimens sent to laboratory, labels specimen and requisition with laboratory computer number and logs information into computer. Separates specimens to be sent to proper testing station.
Measures blood quantitatively using pipettes making necessary dilutions in accordance with standard procedures.
Performs automated testing of: CBC, platelet, retic and autodiff; automated body fluid counts; ESR; PT, PTT and Fibrinogen; D-Dimer; urinalysis (macro and micro); cytospin body fluid diff preparation.
Performs spun hematocrits using micro-capillary centrifuge, microscopic urinalysis, hemocytometer WBC, CSF and body fluid counts, joint fluid
testing for crystals, as well as microscopic differential cell counts.
Prepares slides for staining.
Consults with supervisory technologist and/or hematologist/pathologist regarding difficult analyses or abnormal finding.
Knowledgeable regarding normal and abnormal white blood cells as well as red blood cell and platelet morphology.
Knowledgeable regarding cells found in body fluid samples.
Knowledgeable regarding standard laboratory math and calculations needed to complete various work assignments.
Prepares reagents and controls used in conducting blood, urine and body fluid tests (requires pipetting skills).
Records results of tests conducted in laboratory computer. Operates computer terminals to enter and retrieve pertinent laboratory information and reports, corrects inaccurate laboratory data.
May assist supervisory technologist. Helps to answer hematology-related questions.
Performs quality control procedures accurately and according to procedures, correctly documents corrective action logs and basic instrument maintenance logs.
Follows all safety (including infection control and hazardous material) policies and procedures. Notifies supervisor of unsafe conditions. Successfully participates in safety education and competency activities. Responds to and promptly resolves all unsafe conditions.
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