MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGIST/MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

The Medical Lab Technologist and Medical Technologist will consider MLT, MT, or MLS (ASCP) levels of career ladder. The final title and pay will be determined by education, experience, and certification MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGIST Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory procedures, accurately reporting results. Ensures quality of results and proper operation of instrumentation. Job Description Details: Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor Position Supervises: N/A Job Summary: Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory procedures, accurately reporting results. Ensures quality of results and proper operation of instrumentation. Education Minimum: Associate Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution OR have held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician). Preferred: N/A Registration/Certification/Licensure: Preferred: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification Experience Minimum: Clinical rotation through educational program. Preferred: One year experience. Other Requirements: Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc. Status: Non-Exempt 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 - CONSTANT 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 slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL 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 Physical Demand Met Level Examples of similar activity intensity Sedentary to Light 0 - 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 > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing Very Heavy hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood. As relates to this position: Sedentary to Light - CONSTANT Medium - N/A Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A I. Specific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions): Technical responsibilities require this position to perform all laboratory test procedures in one or more functional sections of the laboratory as assigned including high complexity testing. This includes accurate identification and pre-analytic preparation of specimens, complete testing according to established SOPs and accurately reports the test results. Technical knowledge must be utilized to complete testing to its highest level of efficiency. Competent in using necessary computer software. Completes all required quality control. MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST 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. Job Description Details: Reports to: Laboratory Supervisor Position Supervises: N/A Job Summary: 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 Experience Minimum: None Preferred: One year experience. Other Requirements: Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc. Status: Non-Exempt 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 Physical Demand Met Level Examples of similar activity intensity Sedentary to Light 0 - 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.