| Location | Butler, PA |
Education:
Minimum: Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology, Chemical, Physical, Clinical Lab Science, or Biological Science
Preferred: N/A
Registration/Certification/Licensure:
Preferred: MLT, MT, or MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification or obtained within one year of hire.
Experience:
Minimum: No experience with MT, MLS, or equivalent certification. Two years clinical lab experience with MLT certification.
Preferred: N/A
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 the person 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 OCCASIONAL 20# - 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
Cardiovascular Energy Requirements- Physical Demand
Sedentary to Light- 3.5 Light house cleaning, washing dishes, serving food, food shopping, sitting, standing, computer work. Medium 3.6 -
6.3
House work (mopping, scrubbing), health club exercising, treadmill work, stretching, yoga, walk/run-play with children, aerobic class, dancing, carrying bucket/wood, auto body repair, shoveling snow, golf (carrying clubs). Heavy to Very
> 6.4 Calisthenics (push up, pull up, sit up, vigorous effort), carrying groceries upstairs, shoveling coal, bailing
hay, fire fighting, sawing by hand, splitting wood.