Technologist-Medical 7 On 7 Off at BMH Memphis Hospital

Job Summary

Utilizes laboratory skills to perform and report results of clearly defined laboratory procedures assuring optimal patient outcomes. Responsible for assigned shifts and subject to overtime and call back as required. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities

•           Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimen to ensure accurate and timely test processing.

•           Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.

•           Performs quality control, proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance and inventory control.

•           Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcomes.

•           Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions.

•           Supports life long learning.

•           Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

Description      Minimum Required      Preferred/Desired

            No experience necessary, but must have completed accredited MT program.        Hospital experience preferred.

Education

Description      Minimum Required      Preferred/Desired

            State Licensure and/or National registration or certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations.     

Training

Description      Minimum Required      Preferred/Desired

Special Skills

Description      Minimum Required      Preferred/Desired

Position requires basic computer literacy skills   Basic computer literacy 

Licensure

Description      Minimum Required      Preferred/Desired

Minimum licensure requires at least one of the following licensure/certifications: AMT, ASCP, or NCA. Preferred licensure is to be ASCP licensed.                       ASCP

Reporting Relationships

Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.

Reporting Relationships

No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

Label   Short Description         Full Description

Sedentary         Very light energy level Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. cart

Light    Moderate energy level  Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher)

Medium           High energy level         Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient)

Heavy  Very high energy level  Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer. 

Functional Demands Rating

Light

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders)

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending

Frequent

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl

Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion

Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination    Near Vision      Far Vision        Depth Perception          Hearing

Yes      Accurate          Accurate          Minimal           Minimal

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures

Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter

Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other