MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST - BUTLER

Medical Technologist - Butler

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

Education: Minimum: Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical, Clinical Lab Science, or Biological Science Preferred: N/A Registration/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/A Other 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 - CONSTANT Repetitive 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/A Material Handling Pushing - To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away from 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 towards the 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 - CONSTANT Cardiovascular Energy Requirements - Physical Demand Sedentary to Light - 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 - 6.3 House 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, bailing hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.

Qualifications: Education: Bachelors or better in MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENC. Licenses & Certifications: ASCP-LAB Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.