What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technician position at SSM Health?
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs a full range of laboratory tests from simple blood tests to more complex tests.
- Assesses specimens for correct handling and quality.
- Confirms the accuracy of test results and reports findings to physicians.
- Operates complex electronic equipment, computers and precision instruments.
- Performs and evaluates quality control procedures.
- Performs periodic maintenance and assists with the calibration of instruments.
- Assists with the proper storage of hazardous materials.
- Maintains competencies and continuing education to keep informed of new developments in field.
- Assists in the proficiency testing program in the lab.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION
- Associate's degree or equivalent years of experience and education
EXPERIENCE
- No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, reaching and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
- Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
- Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Ability to hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
- Frequent keyboard use/data entry.
- Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting and gripping.
- Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
- Rare climbing.
Salary : $1 - $1,000,000