About this opportunity
Independence Health System lists this MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST opportunity in north butler, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
FULL TIME: $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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