Technician-Medical Laboratory 7 On 7 Off Position Available In Lowndes, Mississippi

Technician-Medical Laboratory 7 On 7 Off

Job ID:

32791

Job Category:

Laboratory & Pathology

Work Type:

Full Time

Work Schedule:

7 On 7 Off Program

Department:

Pathology

Facility:

BMH Golden Triangle Hospital

Location:

Columbus, MS
Overview

Technician-Medical Laboratory Job Code:

22055 FLSA Status

Job Family:

LAB

Job Description Title:

Technician-Medical Laboratory
Job Summary
Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient oues. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Responsibilities
Receives, identifies,anizes, and prioritizes specimens to ensure accurate and timely test processing.
Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.
Performs quality control, proficiency testing and routine instrument maintenance and inventory control and document as required.
Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient oues.
Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions.
Follows regulatory requirements,petency requirements and maintains safe laboratory practice.
Completes assigned goals.
Specifications
Experience

Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired:

Clinical laboratory experience preferred.
Education

Description Minimum Required:

Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited MLT program, or successfulpletion of at least a 50 week official US military medical laboratory procedures training course and currently hold or have held the military enlisted occupational specialty of Medical Laboratory Specialist Preferred/Desired
Training
Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired
Special Skills

Description Minimum Required:

Basicputer literacy.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure

Description Minimum Required:

National certification in concordance with current federal and/or state regulations. Full certification must be obtained within six months of hire date.
Preferred/Desired
ing Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively rmend such to manager.
ing

Relationships:

No
Work Environment
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:

Yes

Near Vision:

Accurate Far Vision:

Accurate Depth Perception:

Minimal Hearing:

Minimal
Environmental Requirements

• Blood-Borne Pathogens:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Chemical:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Airborne Communicable Diseases:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Extreme Temperatures:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Radiation:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Uneven Surfaces or Elevations:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Extreme Noise Levels:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Dust/Particular Matter:

  Anticipated
  Environmental Requirements

• Other