Job Details: Medical Technologist I

Company: Seton Family of Hospitals – Our expanding network comprised of eight acute-care hospitals, three community health centers and four specialty care centers allows for numerous opportunities for growth for our associates.

Description: Brackenridge
Responsibilities
1. Meets MT I expectations.
2. Performs, documents and evaluates defined quality control procedures required for tests assayed.
3. Anticipates and responds to changing and/or emergency situations.
4. Serves as a positive resource for peers and students. Promotes teamwork. Assumes charge/shift leader as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications
Certification as a Medical Technologist (General) by ASCP or equivalent is required.

Physical Demands
Medium (Requires lifting up to 50 lbs and frequent carrying of 25 lbs objects)
Standing...............................Continuously
Walking..................................Frequently
Sitting.....................................Frequently
Reclining...............................Not Required
Lifting-floor to table............. Frequently
Lifting-table to shoulder.....Occasionally
Lifting-above shoulder........Occasionally
Lifting-by weight-25 lbs.......Occasionally
Carrying................................ .Frequently
Pushing..................................Occasionally
Pulling....................................Occasionally
Climbing................................Not Required
Balancing............................. .Occasionally
Stooping/Bending................Frequently
Kneeling................................Not Required
Crouching............................ .Frequently
Crawling................................Not Required
Reaching..............................Occasionally
Handling...............................Frequently
Finger Dexterity...................Continuously
Feeling..................................Frequently
Talking..................................Continuously
Hearing.................................Continuously
Tasting/Smelling................Occasionally
Vision....................................Continuously
Depth Perception...............Continuously
Field of Vision.....................Continuously

Work Environment
Generally experiences exposure to blood and bloodborne pathogens in job

Supervision Received
Lab Manager

Supervision Exercised
N/A
Physical Other
None

Other Functions
1. Performs other duties as assigned. 2. Maintains education (independent study) as outlined in 2005 ASCP requirements (36 hours CE during a 3 year period). 3. Serves as a resource for MT I, MLTs and Clinical Lab Assistants.

Posting Date: Sep 5 08