Under general supervision, performs routine and special laboratory examinations and maintains laboratory status and equipment.
1. Prepares tissues for microscopic pathology and applies techniques used in the Field of Bacteriology, Parasitology, Hematology, Serology, and Chemical and Morphological examinations.
2. Examines and tests urine, feces, sputum, spinal fluids, blood and other body fluids and substances.
3. Takes blood counts, blood typing, and hemoglobin.
4. Performs various chemical, microscopic, and bacteriologic tests used in diagnosis and treatment of diseases.
5. Prepares special kinds of media reagents and solutions.
6. Receives or obtains specimens for laboratory analysis and records results.
7. Operates, maintains, and calibrates laboratory apparatus and equipment according to prescribed techniques; ensures safekeeping and proper utilization of equipment and supplies.
8. Observes proper biohazard waste disposal.
9. Performs other related functions as may be assigned.