The Medical Lab Technologist and Medical Technologist will consider MLT, MT, or MLS (ASCP) levels of career ladder. The final title and pay will be determined by education, experience, and certification
MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGISTPerforms moderate and high complexity laboratory procedures, accurately reporting results. Ensures quality of results and
proper operation of instrumentation.
Job Description Details:
Reports to:
Laboratory Supervisor
Position Supervises:
N/A
Job Summary:
Performs moderate and high complexity laboratory procedures, accurately reporting results. Ensures quality of results and
proper operation of instrumentation.
Education
⚬ Minimum:
Associate Degree in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology from an accredited institution OR have
held the military enlisted occupational speciality of Medical Laboratory Specialist (Laboratory Technician).
⚬ Preferred:
N/A
Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Preferred: MLT (ASCP) or equivalent certification
Experience
⚬ Minimum:
Clinical rotation through educational program.
⚬ Preferred:
One year experience.
Other Requirements:
Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.
Status:
Non-Exempt
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 - CONSTANT
● 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 slippery walking surfaces - OCCASIONAL
● 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
Physical
Demand
Met
Level
Examples of similar activity intensity
Sedentary
to Light
0 - 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 > 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing
Very
Heavy
hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.
As relates to this position:
Sedentary ● to Light - CONSTANT
● Medium - N/A
● Heavy to Very Heavy - N/A
I. Specific Job Responsibilities (Essential Functions):
Technical responsibilities require this position to perform all laboratory test procedures in one or more functional sections of the
laboratory as assigned including high complexity testing. This includes accurate identification and pre-analytic preparation of
specimens, complete testing according to established SOPs and accurately reports the test results. Technical knowledge must be
utilized to complete testing to its highest level of efficiency. Competent in using necessary computer software. Completes all
required quality control.
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.
Job Description Details:
Reports to:
Laboratory Supervisor
Position Supervises:
N/A
Job Summary:
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
Experience
⚬ Minimum:
None
⚬ Preferred:
One year experience.
Other Requirements:
Responsible to safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.
Status:
Non-Exempt
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
Physical
Demand
Met
Level
Examples of similar activity intensity
Sedentary
to Light
0 - 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.