MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in  Clinical Laboratory  Technology, Medical Technology or related title which meets the standards set forth in Title 8, Article 165 of New York State’s Education Law and Subpart 79-13 of the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education; or
B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological, chemical, or physical sciences and one (1) year of experience in a clinical laboratory; or:
C)  Possession of a license or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist as issued by the New York State Education Department.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Eligibility for licensure or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist at time of application;
Possession of a license or limited permit to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of appointment;
Possession of a license to practice as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist as issued by the New York State Education Department at time of permanent appointment.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be pro-rated toward meeting the full-time experience requirements.

The Work involves performing one or more tests or examinations in a clinical laboratory incident to the diagnosis or treatment of diseases.  This is laboratory work involving the performance of specialized as well as a variety of standardized tests.  Work is performed under the direct supervision of a higher ranking technical employee for assignments and review of work for conformance to procedures.  Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:
Receives specimens to perform routine or special tests on such material as blood, urine, sputum and body fluids;
Conducts tests, examinations or analysis in such fields as bacteriology, immunology, hematology, immunohematology, chemistry, histopathology, blood banking or serology according to established procedures;
Evaluates laboratory test data as to necessity for further process of specimens;
Sets up and adjusts clinical laboratory equipment;
Prepares various types of media, reagents, and test solutions;
Prepares smears, stains and slides for microscopic analysis;
Performs microscopic examinations on specimens including gram stains;
Communicates essential laboratory data to physicians and other health officials as rapidly as is necessary to optimum patient care;
Exercises care and safety in handling infections and biologically active specimens and in using clinical laboratory equipment;
Collects specimens from patients which may include phlebotomy;
Maintains records and prepares patient reports for tests and examinations;
Keeps equipment clean and in working order;
Inoculates and bleeds small animals.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of modern laboratory techniques, terminology and equipment as related to a clinical laboratory;
Ability to perform clinical laboratory work with a high degree of accuracy;
Ability to understand and follow both oral and written instructions;
Ability to maintain accurate records of test results and prepare clinical laboratory reports;
Ability to exercise safety precautions in handling infections and biologically active specimens and in using clinical laboratory equipment;