Medical Technologist

Performs routine and special laboratory procedures, accurately reporting results. Ensures quality of results and proper

operation of instrumentation. Serves as a resource for laboratory personnel.

Education:

Minimum: Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical, Clinical Lab Science, or Biological Science

Preferred: N/A

Registration/Certification/Licensure:

Preferred: MLT, MT, or MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification or obtained within one year of hire.

Experience:

Minimum: No experience with MT, MLS, or equivalent certification. Two years clinical lab experience with MLT certification.

Preferred: N/A

Other Requirements:

Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.

Physical Requirements:

The 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 Handling

● Standing- Remaining on one's feet in an upright position remaining stationary- CONSTANT

● Walking- Remaining upright on one's feet, and moving about- FREQUENT

● Sitting- Body remains in a seated position- FREQUENT

● Stooping- To bend the body downward and forward by bending the spine at the waist- OCCASIONAL

● Bending- To flex the upper body forward- OCCASIONAL

● Twisting- To rotate the upper body forward- FREQUENT

● Climbing- To move the body in any direction on equipment or structures that do not include stairs or ladders- N/A

● Ladders- To ascend and descend ladders- N/A

● Stairs- To ascend and descend stairs- OCCASIONAL

● Kneeling- To move the body downwards and come to rest on both hands and both knees- N/A

● Squatting- To move the body downwards by bending both knees- OCCASIONAL

● Crouching- To bend the body forward and downward by bending the spine and the legs- N/A

● Crawling- To move the body forward or backwards on hands and knees- N/A

● Reaching Horizontal- To extend the arms and hands outward, remaining under shoulder height- CONSTANT

● Reaching Overhead- To extend the arms and hands up and out over shoulder height- OCCASIONAL

● Grasping- Using functional gripping of the hand to handle an object- CONSTANT

● Finger Manipulation- To manipulate objects with the use of fingers- CONSTANT

● Seeing- Using visual feedback to accomplish a task or activity- CONSTANT

● Hearing- Using sound feedback to accomplish a task or activity- CONSTANT

Repetitive Upper Extremity Use- Using the arms and/or hands continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time- CONSTANT

● Repetitive Lower Extremity Use- Using the legs and/or feet continuously or more than 2/3 of the total time- N/A

Material Handling

Pushing- To exert a force upon an object in order to move it in a certain direction Pushing refers to moving an object away

from the person OCCASIONAL 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 person OCCASIONAL Up to 20#

Lift- Floor to Waist OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#

Lift- Waist to shoulder OCCASIONAL Up to 20#

Lift- Shoulder to overhead OCCASIONAL Up to 20#

Carrying- To transport an object or article using the arms or hands (> 10 feet) OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#

Environmental Factors

● Working alone- N/A

● Working in cramped quarters- OCCASIONAL

● Constant interruptions- CONSTANT

● Working with hands in water- N/A

● Use of power tools- N/A

● Working on ladders/scaffolding- N/A

● Exposure to vibration- N/A

● Exposure to dust- N/A

● Exposure to noise (constant)- CONSTANT

● Exposure to electrical energy (outlets, etc)- N/A

● Exposure to temperature changes (heat, cold, humidity), that require special clothing- N/A

● Exposure to solvents, grease, oils- OCCASIONAL

● Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)- CONSTANT

● Working with bloodborne pathogens- CONSTANT

Cardiovascular Energy Requirements- Physical Demand

Sedentary to Light- 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 -

6.3

House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very

> 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing

hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.