MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT - BUTLER HOSPITAL

The Medical Lab Assistant performs moderate complexity laboratory procedures, accurately reporting results. Ensures quality of results and proper operation of instrumentation. Assists Medical Technologists with non-testing tasks including but not limited to reference test preparation and shipping.

Education
Minimum: Associate of Science Degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science OR a certified military training program meeting CLIA requirements for high complexity testing procedures
Preferred: N/A

Registration/Certification/Licensure: N/A

Experience
Minimum: N/A
Preferred: One year experience in a medical lab or specimen processing environment.

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 theperson
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
OCCASIONAL20# - 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