2nd Shift: 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
Independence Health System offers patients nationally recognized quality care in cardiology, orthopedics, palliative care, and maternity as well as a broad range of surgical, medical, emergency, and behavioral health services, and an extensive network of primary care physicians. With five hospitals, nearly 1,000 healthcare providers and more than 7,000 employees, Independence Health System serves a 10-county region and is the largest employer in Butler and Westmoreland counties.
Identified locally as a Healthiest Employer in Western Pennsylvania since 2011, Excela Health is ranked among the nation’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces, and recognized as a Community Health Champion by the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania.
