Job: Medical Lab Tech/Medical Lab Scientist Classification: Hourly/NonExempt Job Category: 3 Technicians
Position Summary The Medical Lab Technician gathers information in order to help fellow staff members with diagnosing a patient. This can include carrying out tests related to immunology chemistry hematology microbiology or blood bank.
Essential Functions Collect prepare and analyze blood urine and tissue samples and body fluids for analysis tests requested by authorized providers. Examine collected samples and identify any cell abnormalities. Maintain laboratory inventory levels and if necessary place orders for new supplies. Prepare detailed reports about your test results and findings. Document and review tested data using current hospital information system Ensure all tissue samples are prepared for examination. Collaborate with pathologists. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. Present test results to physicians. Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids. Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells. Prepares blood plasma and platelets for transfusions. Maintain laboratory equipment by doing scheduled maintenance and repairs as necessary. Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed. Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests. Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting analyzing and summarizing information. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures rules and regulations. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infectioncontrol and hazardous waste policies and protocols. Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential. Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results tasks as needed. Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. Performs other duties as necessary. Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure. Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Work Experience Two years of hospital laboratory experience preferred.
Education Associates degree in medical technology chemistry biology or related field required. Certification from approved medical society such as American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) within one year of employment preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. Time Lbs. Time 110 3 1 033 2 033 5 033 76100 None 76100 None
Movement Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 033 Crouch/Squat 033 Kneel/Crawl 033 Reach above Shoulder 033 Reach below Shoulder 033 Repetitive Arm 033 Repetitive Hand 3466 Grasping 033 Squeezing 033 Climb Stairs 033 Walking Uneven 033 Walking Even 3466
Environment Time Indoors 67100 Outdoors 033 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 033
Equipment Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 033
Work near Time Machinery 67100 Electricity None Sharps 033 Chemicals 033 Fumes 033 Heights None
Vision Depth Perception Required < 20 Required Color Required Peripheral Required Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5
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