Job Summary
The medical laboratory technician performs laboratory procedures in a timely and accurate manner according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
Physical Requirements
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The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
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The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
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Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
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Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
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May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
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May have to handle emergency situations.
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May be subject to irregular hours.
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May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
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May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
- Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
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Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
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Sitting- Occasionally
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Walking- Frequently
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Standing- Frequently
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Bending-Frequently
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Squatting- Occasionally
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Climbing-Occasionally
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Kneeling-Occasionally
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Twisting-Occasionally
Visual and Hearing Requirements
Working Conditions
Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions.
Performance: Essential Functions
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.
Time Management: Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.
Quality & Quantity: Demonstrates accurate, knowledge and skill to carry out job duties. Follows departmental work policies and procedures. Speed and consistency of output and time utilization of job duties.
Computer Knowledge & Electronic Equipment Use: Demonstrates ability to consistently utilize electronic equipment and online computer programs to perform job duties, including electronic documentation, and order entry.
Resource Utilization: Consistently utilizes and maintains supplies and equipment to minimize lost charges and unnecessary equipment repair-replacement.
Confidentiality: Adheres to established policies on privacy and security requirements for compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), as applicable by Shannon Policy.
Supervises the Following Positions
Positions: N/A
Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions
Performs tests and analysis in an accurate and timely manner using a variety of instrumentation.
Demonstrates clinical competencies necessary to perform and analyze a variety of laboratory tests, prepare reagents, standards and controls according to prescribed procedures.
Calibrates standardizes and maintains instruments in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Performs quality control procedures to ensure proper functioning of instruments and reagents.
Validates and reports test results in a timely and accurate manner.
Researches and develops new procedures as assigned.
Assists in orienting and training new employees as well as students.
Adheres to hospital, departmental, personnel policies, and procedures. Also adheres to laboratory and hospital safety policies/procedures.
Contributes teamwork, quality improvement, and productivity of the department.
Demonstrates good attendance and work habits.
Communicates with patients, staff, and visitors in a courteous, service-oriented manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
Experience: N/A
Certification/Licensure:
