Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Skills Checklist

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PLEASE RATE YOUR LEVEL OF SKILLS & FREQUENCY OF PERFORMANCE FOR THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES/SKILLS:

Proficiency

  1. I have never done the stated task.
  2. I have performed the task/skill infrequently; I require more experience/practice to feel comfortable and proficient.
  3. I have performed the task/skill several times and feel moderately comfortable functioning independently but would require a resource person nearby.
  4. I have performed the task/skill frequently and would feel very comfortable and proficient performing it without supervision or practice.

Frequency

  1. 5 or less Annually
  2. 5 or less Quarterly
  3. 3 or less Monthly
  4. 1 - 5 times Daily/Weekly
GENERAL LABORATORY TESTING *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Type of Sample for Test Required
Method for Test Requested
Reagents for Test
Media for Test
Control for Test
Instrument to Perform Test
Routine Procedure to Verify Result
Special Procedure to Verify Result
GENERAL LABORATORY TESTING - PREPARE APPROPRIATE *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Samples
Reagents
Media
Blood Products
Controls
Instruments
Accurately Calculate Results of Testing
EVALUATE LABORATORY DATA *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Recognize Related Disease States
Verify Test Results for Reporting
Recognize Inconsistent Results
Recognize Sources of Error
Check for Common Technical Problems
Take Corrective Action
Determine Instrument Adjustments
Assess Accuracy of Test Results
Recognize/Report Abnormal Results
Recognize Need for Additional Testing
GENERAL LABORATORY PRACTICE *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Glucose Tolerance Testing
Glucometer Use
HEMATOLOGY *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Red Blood Cells and Indices
White Blood Cell Count
CBC (Count, Morph, Differential)
Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR)
Reticulocyte
Tests for Hemoglobin Defects
Morphology (RBC, WBC, Differential, Platelet)
Bone Marrow Preparation
Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF)
Sickle Cell Prep
COAGULATION *
SKILLFREQUENCY
PT, PTT, INR
Circulating Anticoagulants
Thrombin Time
Fibrinogen
Bleeding Times
BLOOD BANK *
SKILLFREQUENCY
ABO Testing
RH Testing
Cross Match
Compatibility Testing
Transfusion Practices/Indications
Patient Identification
Issuing Blood Components
Emergency Release
Antibody Screen
Antibody Identification
Antibody Titer
Blood Irradiation
Cell Packing
Cell Count
Cell Washing
Plasmapheresis
Plateletpheresis
Immediate Spin Cross Match
Freezing Blood
Thawing Procedures for Platelets
Thawing Procedures for Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
RBC's
Platelets
Cryoprecipitate
Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP)
Cord Blood
Rhogam
Rh IgG
Coombs Test Direct
Coombs Test Indirect
Transfusion Adverse Reaction
CHEMISTRY *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Immunoassay Chemistry
Lipid Profile
C-Reactive Protein (CRP) Test
Immunoelectrophoresis
Iron and Total Iron-Binding Capacity (TIBC)
Acetone Analysis (Serum and Urine)
Ammonia
Osmolality
Blood Gases
Drug Screening
Gas Chromatography
Thin Layer Chromatography
Blood Alcohol Level
Electropheresis
Tumor Markers
Therapeutic Drug Levels
Toxicology
Ion-Selective Electrodes Procedures
Cerebrospinal Fluid Protein
URINALYSIS *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Manual Urinalysis
Automated Urinalysis
Microscopic Urinalysis
24-Hour Urine Collection
Urine Pregnancy Test
Semen Analysis
Crystal Identification
Urine Drug Testing
IMMUNOLOGY/SEROLOGY *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Antinuclear Antibody (ANA)
Antistreptolysin O (ASO) Titer
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
C3,C4, Total Complement
Rubella Serology
MMR Serology
Hepatitis
HIV
Influenza Screen A and B
Meningitis Screen
Monospot
Rapid Strep
Rheumatoid Factor
Pertussis
Pregnancy Testing/HCG
Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR) Test
Cold Agglutinins
Fabrile Agglutinins
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
H. Pylori
LE Cell Prep (Lupus)
Mycoplasma
Nephelometry
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) Technology
T and B Cell Studies
TORCH Studies
ELISA Testing
Western Blot Technology
Autoimmunity
Cellular and Humoral
DNA Probe Technology
Flow Cytometry
Fluorescent Treponemal Antibody Absorption (FTA-ABS)
Hemagglutination Inhibition
Hormone Testing
Radial Immuno Diffusion
MICROBIOLOGY *
SKILLFREQUENCY
General Bacteriology
Aerobic Gram-Positive Cocci
Gram-Negative Bacilli
Gram-Negative Cocci
Gram-Positive Bacilli
Anaerobes
Fungus
Viruses
Mycobacterium
Parasites
Chlamydia
CO2 Cultures
Mycobacteria Culture
Culture Plating
Acid Fast Stain
Malarial Exam
Sensitivities (KB and MIC)
Organism Identification
India Ink
KOH Prep
Prep and ID
Occult Blood
C Difficil Assay
Dark Field
Wet Mount
HISTOLOGY *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Assist with Frozen Sectioning
Assist with Gross Sectioning
Collection of Tissue Specimen
Bone Marrow Biopsy and Slides
Embed Tissues
Running of Tissue Processor
Microtome and Disposable Blades
Filing of Slides and Blocks
Principle of Hematoxylin and Eosin Stain
Decalcify Bone and Hand Tissue
Grossing Small Specimen
Crypto-Spin Preps
Immuno Stains
Special Stain Techniques
Storage Time of Wet Tissues
Disposal of Wet Tissues
Universal Histology Precautions
Coverslipping
Preparation of Stains/Reagents
Proper Labeling of Reagents
MOHS Sectioning
AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES *
SKILLFREQUENCY
Newborn/Neonate (birth to 30 days)
Infant (31 days to 12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschooler (3-5 years)
School age children (5-12 years)
Adolescents (12-18 years)
Young adults (18-39 years)
Middle adults (39-64 years)
Older adults (64-79 years)
Elderly adults (80+ years)

Attestation

ATTESTATION: *