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 or obtained within one year of hire.

Experience:
Minimum: No experience with MT, MLS, or equivalent certification. Two years clinical lab experience with MLT certification. 
Preferred:  N/A

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 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
Sedentary to Light  - 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.