Medical Technologist/ Medical Lab Technologist PRN

PRN (shifts vary; includes night shifts)

APPLICATION MUST BE FILLED OUT ENTIRELY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW PROCESS 

Scope of Responsibility 

The Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician will perform and report results for routine and specialized clinical laboratory analyses, in accordance with established protocols on specimens of all types under the appropriate supervision.

Responsible to Director of Laboratory Services

• Education

• Associate Degree in Medical Technology, Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Technology or related field


• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Technology and/or experience level for certification as required by Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)


• MT certification by ASCP or equivalent certifying agency within 1 year of employment


• MLT certification by ASCP or equivalent certifying agency withing 1 year of employment




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  Training and Experience




• Minimum 1 year experience in a Clinical Laboratory setting preferred


• Knowledgeable and able to perform in all areas of Clinical Laboratory


• Numerical, clerical and computer abilities required


• Ability to effectively communicate


• Critical thinking skills necessary




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  Health and Background Requirements




• Employment contingent upon successful completion of:

• Background Check


• Lab Work


• Immunization Records

Rarely                (Less than ½ hour per day)

 Occasionally      (½ to 2 ½ hour per day)

 Frequently         (2 ½ to 5 ½ hours per day)

 Continually        (5 ½ to 8 hours per day)

 Not Applicable 

  Physical

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  • Sitting – Frequently
  
  
  • Stationary Standing – Frequently
  
  
  • Walking – Frequently
  
  
  • Ability to be mobile – Continually
  
  
  • Crouching (bend at knees) –Occasionally
  
  
  • Kneeling/Crawling –Rarely
  
  
  • Stooping (bend at waist) –Frequently
  
  
  • Twisting (knees, waist, neck) – Frequently
  
  
  • Turn/Pivot –Frequently
  
  
  • Climbing –Rarely
  
  
  • Balancing –Continually
  
  
  • Reaching overhead –Frequently
  
  
  • Reaching extension –Frequently
  
  
  • Pushing/Pulling – Occasionally
  
  
  • Lifting/Carrying – (Maximum weight: 35 lbs.) - Continually
  
  
  • Other Physical Demands: Ability to talk to patient and/or staff – Continually
  
  
  • Other Physical Demands: Ability to hear patients and/or alarms – Continually
  
  
  • Other Physical Demands: Vision (near and/or far) –Continually
  
  
  • Other Physical Demands: Ability to distinguish colors –Continually
  
  
  • Other Physical Demands: Ability to drive – N/A
  
  
  
  

• Environment




• Risk of electrical shock – Rarely


• Risk of Radiation –N/A


• Fumes or Airborne Particles –Frequently


• Chemicals –Occasionally


• Moving Mechanical Parts –Occasionally


• Noise Level –Continually


• Weather Conditions –N/A




• Bloodborne Exposure (Refer to Bloodborne Exposure Control Plan in Policy Tech for possible exposure tasks)




• Continually




• Respirator Fit Testing Required




• Not Applicable




• Age of Patient Population Served:




• Neonates 1 – 30 days


• Infant 30 days – 1 year


• Children 1 – 12 years


• Adolescents 13 – 18 years


• Adults 19 – 70 years


• Geriatrics 70+