Medical Technologist - Microbiology Lab - Mercy Medical Center - PT.5 - (Des Moines, IA)

Medical Technologist - Microbiology Lab - Mercy Medical Center - PT.5 Description: GENERAL SUMMARY\: Performs tests and procedures in assigned sections, including those which require exercise of independent judgment and responsibility with min supervision. Independently performs qualitative and quantitative tests, following established guidelines and predetermined criteria. Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance and/or results and uses knowledge, critical thinking skills, and judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them. May be assigned to assume the duties of a charge technologist. REQUIRED FUNCTIONS\: Performs complex laboratory procedures utilized for the diagnosis and treatment of disease as appropriate for patient age to include neonates, infants, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric adults; recognizes deviation from expected results; analyzes and corrects problems using scientific principles.