Performstests and procedures in assigned section(s) of the laboratory, including thosewhich require exercise of independent and professional judgment andresponsibility with minimum supervision. Independently performs qualitative and quantitative tests, followingestablished guidelines and predetermined criteria to provide information usedin the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of disease. Identifies problems that may adversely affecttest performance and/or results and uses knowledge, critical thinking skillsand judgment to troubleshoot and resolve them. Consults with medical technologists and laboratory director whenappropriate. May be assigned to assumethe duties of a lead technician.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY REQUIREMENTS: (Constant = 67-100% of workday, Frequent= 34-66% of workday, Occasional = 33% or less of workday)
Frequent
Reaching: While performing test analysis.
Fingering: While entering data into the computer.
Grasping: While handling equipment and specimens.
Talking: While communicating with co-workers, patients and/or staff to instruct or relay information.
Hearing: To receive information.
Lifting: Up to 10 pounds (trays).
Standing: While performing test analysis.
Occasional
Pushing and Pulling: While stocking supplies, opening drawers, closing drawers and delivering specimens.
Lifting: Up to 50 pounds while handling supplies.
Climbing: While storing and retrieving supplies and ascending/descending stairs.
Feeling: Perceiving the nature of the veins by touching the skin with the fingertips.
VISUAL ACUITY REQUIREMENTS:
- Works with computer terminals, instrumentation with small moving parts, reads labels and work lists, aliquots specimens, reads instructions, records data.
- Needs to be able to distinguish between colors.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- The employee is subject to chemical hazards.
- Employees in this job classification have been identified as having the likelihood of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials, therefore, are included in the OSHA Exposure Control Plan with its specification for preventing contact with the above materials.
- The employee is exposed to sharps.
- The employee is subject to indoor environmental conditions.