• Medical Technologist (MT), Clinical Laboratory Scientists (CLS) or other national certification
• Registered Technologist with a nationally recognized registry, such as American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), American Medical Technologists (AMT), etc., either as a generalist or as a specialty

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the basic principles, concepts and practices associated with performing as a Medical Technologist in a hospital or health care setting. Ability to perform the basics tasks required of a Medical Technologist ; ability to demonstrate skill and knowledge commensurate with that required in the course of academic or other training leading to qualifying as a Medical Technologist under Illinois Clinical Laboratories Code 
• Knowledge of the professional guidelines, standards and practices necessary to function as a Medical Technologist and the ability to confer and collaborate with and/or assist other Medical Technologists on a peer level
• Ability to communicate effectively with others on technical and other matters. Good attention to detail and ability to prepare and deliver accurate and informative written and verbal reports as necessary
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction from other staff and supervisors, as well as read and accurately interpret written procedures included in department manuals and professional literature
• Skill and ability to perform routine analytical decision making without immediate supervision; ability to evaluate and validate new and existing methodologies within one's area of expertise; ability to note and identify irregularities and discrepancies in laboratory tests and procedures and discuss with others effectively; ability to develop solutions to problems based on an understanding of principles and procedures involved.
• Ability to participate effectively in laboratory programs involving inspection, quality control, inventory maintenance, verification, maintenance and/or calibration of equipment, training, and other activities
• Skill and proficiency in the execution of duties in accordance with assigned tasks as further outlined in Department's internal policies and procedures or functional job descriptions, and as established as acceptable levels of performance in connection with periodic employee evaluations
• Ability to participate and assist in blood drawing services and to perform related duties as required, including store keeping, supplies and inventory
• Ability to maintain effective and accurate records and data through the use of the laboratory information system
• This position occasionally requires various types of physical exertion including, but not limited to climbing, lifting , pulling , prolonged standing, operating laboratory equipment and other devices, or moving moderate to heavy weight
• The duties listed above are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work.