MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT - BUTLER HOSPITAL

The Medical Lab Assistant performs moderate complexity laboratory procedures, accurately reporting results. Ensures quality of results and proper operation of instrumentation. Assists Medical Technologists with non-testing tasks including but not limited to reference test preparation and shipping.EducationMinimum: Associate of Science Degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science OR a certified military training program meeting CLIA requirements for high complexity testing proceduresPreferred: N/ARegistration/Certification/Licensure: N/AExperienceMinimum: N/APreferred: One year experience in a medical lab or specimen processing environment.Other RequirementsResponsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.Physical RequirementsThe 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 HandlingStanding- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary - CONSTANTWalking- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about - FREQUENTSitting- Body remains in a seated position - FREQUENTStooping- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist - OCCASIONALBending- To flex the upper body forward - OCCASIONALTwisting- To rotate the upper body forward - FREQUENTClimbing- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders - N/ALadders- To ascend and descend ladders - N/AStairs- To ascend and descend stairs - OCCASIONALKneeling- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees - N/ASquatting- To move the body downwards by bending both knees - OCCASIONALCrouching- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs - N/ACrawling- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees - N/AReaching Horizontal- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height - CONSTANTReaching Overhead- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height - OCCASIONALGrasping- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object - CONSTANTFinger Manipulation- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers - CONSTANTSeeing- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity - CONSTANTHearing- 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 - CONSTANTRepetitive 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 away from thepersonOCCASIONAL 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 personOCCASIONAL Up to 20#Lift- Floor to WaistOCCASIONAL20# - 50#Lift- Waist to shoulderOCCASIONAL Up to 20#Lift- Shoulder to overheadOCCASIONAL Up to 20#Carrying- To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet)OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#Environmental FactorsWorking alone- N/AWorking in cramped quarters- OCCASIONALConstant interruptions- CONSTANTWorking with hands in water- N/AUse of power tools- N/AWorking on ladders/scaffolding- N/AExposure to vibration- N/AExposure to dust- N/AExposure to noise (constant)- CONSTANTExposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)- N/AExposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing- N/AExposure to solvents, grease, oils- OCCASIONALExposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)- CONSTANTWorking with bloodborne pathogens- CONSTANT