Technologist-Medical Senior: General Pathology

Overview

Job Summary 

Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned. Recommends and evaluates technical methods and procedures. Executes effective and efficient Laboratory operations. Works assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities 

• Receives, identifies, organizes and prioritizes specimens to ensure accurate and timely test processing. 

• Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures. 

• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance and inventory control. • Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcomes. 

• Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions. 

• Evaluates technical methods and procedures. 

• Executes effective and efficient Laboratory operations. 

• Supports lifelong learning

• Completes assigned goals.

Experience Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 

Advanced technical and managerial skills. Two (2) years of experience as Medical Technologist. Hospital experience preferred. Education Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired State Licensures and/or National registration or certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations. Training Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired State Licensures and/or National registration or certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations. Special Skills Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Position requires basic computer literacy skills. Basic computer literacy skills. Licensure Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Minimum licensure requires at least one of the following licensure/certifications: AMT, ASCP, or NCA. Preferred licensure is to be ASCP licensed.

Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description 

Sedentary Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy level Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. Functional Demands Rating Light Activity Level Throughout Workday Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Frequent Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Continuous Sensory Requirements Color Discrimination Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Yes Accurate Accurate Minimal Minimal Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Chemical Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Radiation Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Not Anticipated Environmental Requirements - Other