MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT - BUTLER HOSPITAL

Independence Health System • Butler Township, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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
• Standing- CONSTANT
• Walking- FREQUENT
• Sitting- FREQUENT
• Stooping- OCCASIONAL
• Bending- OCCASIONAL
• Twisting- FREQUENT
• Stairs- OCCASIONAL
• Squatting- OCCASIONAL
• Reaching Horizontal- CONSTANT
• Reaching Overhead- OCCASIONAL
• Grasping- CONSTANT
• Finger Manipulation- CONSTANT
• Seeing- CONSTANT
• Hearing- CONSTANT
• Repetitive Upper Extremity Use- CONSTANT
• Pushing- OCCASIONAL Up to 20#
• Pulling- 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- OCCASIONAL 20# - 50#
• Working in cramped quarters- OCCASIONAL
• Constant interruptions- CONSTANT
• Exposure to noise (constant)- CONSTANT
• Exposure to radiant energy, ie computer terminal (more than 4 hours per shift)- CONSTANT
• Working with bloodborne pathogens- CONSTANT

Nice To Haves

• One year experience in a medical lab or specimen processing environment.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Safely access, transport, and handle sharps, such as needles, suture kits, lancets, syringes, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree