Lead Medical Tech/Lead Medical Lab Tech Days

Tue, Wed & Thur 36 hrs/wk 8a-8:30p

Scope of Responsibility

As a Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician you will perform and report results for routine and specialized clinical laboratory analyses, in accordance with established protocols, on specimens of all types. Other duties include overseeing departmental testing, quality control and other daily functions. Including being responsible for developing and maintaining appropriate reagent inventory. Leads will act in a teaching and/or supervisory capacity for new employees and students in accordance with the appropriate baseline skills checklist and assists the Laboratory Director as needed.

Responsible to Director of Laboratory Services

Education

• • Bachelor of Science Degree or an Associate Degree in Medical Technology or related field and MT certification by ASCP or equivalent certifying agency.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Technology and/or experience level for certification as required by NACCLS.

Training and Experience

• • 3 – 5 years MT experience in an acute care setting preferred
  • Ability to perform in all areas of Medical Technology
  • Numerical, clerical and computer skills required
  • Ability to effectively communicate
  • Critical thinking skills necessary

• Health and Background Requirements
• • Employment contingent upon successful completion of:

• • • Background Check
    • Lab Work
    • Immunization Records

• NOTICE: Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions listed either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The organization shall determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.
  
  The following statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the principal functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.

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

• • 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 – Frequently
  • Risk of Radiation –N/A
  • Fumes or Airborne Particles – Continually
  • Chemicals –Frequently
  • Moving Mechanical Parts –Frequently
  • 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 Populations Served:

• • Neonates 1 - 30 days
  • Infants 30 days - 1 year
  • Children 1 - 12 years
  • Adolescents 13 - 18 years
  • Adults 19 - 70 years
  • Geriatrics 71 years

Education

• Bachelors or better
• Associates or better

Licenses & Certifications

• Medical Technologist
• Medical Lab Tech ASCP

Equal Opportunity Employer
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