MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Description

Performs routine and special laboratory procedures, accurately reporting results. Ensures quality of results and properoperation of instrumentation. Serves as a resource for laboratory personnel.

Education:Minimum: Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical, Clinical Lab Science, or Biological SciencePreferred: N/ARegistration/Certification/Licensure:Preferred: MLT, MT, or MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification or obtained within one year of hire.Experience:Minimum: No experience with MT, MLS, or equivalent certification. Two years clinical lab experience with MLT certification. Preferred: N/AOther Requirements:Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.Physical Requirements:The following frequency definitions apply to all Physical Requirements unless otherwise noted:Occasional: (0-1/3 of day , 0 - 2.5 hrs/day, 1 - 4 reps/hr)Frequent: (1/3 -2/3 of day , 2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day, 5 -24 reps/hr)Constant: (> 2/3rd of day , > 5.5 hrs/day, > 24 reps/hr)NOTE: An asterisk (*) indicates that the item is an essential function.

Non-Material Handling● Standing - Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - CONSTANT● Walking - Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENT● Sitting - Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENT● Stooping - To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONAL● Bending - To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONAL● Twisting - To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENT● Climbing - To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/A● Ladders - To ascend and descend ladders - N/A● Stairs - To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONAL● Kneeling - To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N/A● Squatting - To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONAL● Crouching - To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - N/A● Crawling - To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/A● Reaching Horizontal - To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANT● Reaching Overhead - To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONAL● Grasping - Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANT● Finger Manipulation - To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANT● Seeing - Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANT● Hearing - Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTRepetitive Upper Extremity Use - Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - CONSTANT● Repetitive Lower Extremity Use - Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time - N/AMaterial HandlingPushing - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object awayfrom the person OCCASIONAL Up to 20#Pulling - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pulling refers to moving an object towardsthe person OCCASIONAL Up to 20#Lift - Floor to Waist OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#Lift - Waist to shoulder OCCASIONAL Up to 20#Lift - Shoulder to overhead OCCASIONAL Up to 20#Carrying - To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) OCCASIONAL 20# - 50# Environmental Factors● Working alone - N/A● Working in cramped quarters - OCCASIONAL● Constant interruptions - CONSTANT● Working with hands in water - N/A● Use of power tools - N/A● Working on ladders/scaffolding - N/A● Exposure to vibration - N/A● Exposure to dust - N/A● Exposure to noise (constant) - CONSTANT● Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc) - N/A● Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing - N/A● Exposure to solvents, grease, oils - OCCASIONAL● Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift) - CONSTANT● Working with bloodborne pathogens - CONSTANTCardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical DemandSedentary to Light - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 -6.3House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very> 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailinghay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

Qualifications

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENC

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• ASCP-LAB

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