Job: Medical Lab Technician Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt 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 infection-control 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
76-100 None 76-100 None
Movement % Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 Crouch/Squat 0-33 Kneel/Crawl 0-33 Reach above Shoulder 0-33 Reach below Shoulder 0-33 Repetitive Arm 0-33 Repetitive Hand 34-66 Grasping 0-33 Squeezing 0-33 Climb Stairs 0-33 Walking Uneven 0-33 Walking Even 34-66
Environment % Time Indoors 67-100 Outdoors 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33
Equipment % Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33
Work near % Time Machinery 67-100 Electricity None Sharps 0-33 Chemicals 0-33 Fumes 0-33 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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