Employee Health Requirements:
Exposure to:
Chemicals: Multiple acids, bases, caustics, corrosives, and carcinogens, formalin
Video Display Terminals: Average
Blood and Body Fluids: Blood and body fluids handled continuously on a daily basis so exposure is very high.
TB or Airborne Pathogens: High risk for TB and other airborne pathogens when working with patient specimens
Sensory requirements (speech, vision, smell, hearing, touch):
Speech: Needed for communication with all coworkers and customers whether direct or via phone.
Vision: Needed for computer operation and specimen processing
Smell: Electrical/fire safety
Hearing: Needed to listen to coworkers, customers, and patients.
Touch: Needed for all specimen processing with a great deal of fine motor skills involved
Activity/Lifting Requirements:
Percentage of time during the normal workday the employee is required to:
Sit: 25%
Twist: 10%
Stand: 15%
Crawl: 0%
Walk: 25%
Kneel: 5%
Lift: 5%
Drive: 0%
Squat: 0%
Climb: 0%
Bend: 10%
Reach above shoulders: 5%
The weight required to be lifted each normal workday according to the continuum described below:
- Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
- Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
- Up to 50 lbs: Not Required
- Up to 75 lbs: Not Required
- Up to 100 lbs: Not Required
- Over 100 lbs: Not Required
Describe and explain the lifting and carrying requirements. (Example: the distance material is carried; how high material is lifted, etc.):
Supply stock up to 20 lbs - 50' maximum distance normally carried to fill cabinets from floor to above shoulders.. Lift printer paper and roll of labels to bar code printer.
Maximum consecutive time (minutes) during the normal workday for each activity:
Sit: 40
Twist: 3
Stand: 45
Crawl: 0
Walk: 30
Kneel: 1
Lift: 2
Drive: 0
Squat: 0
Climb: 0
Bend: 2
Reach above shoulders: 2
Repetitive use of hands (Frequency indicated):
- Simple grasp up to 10 lbs. Normal weight: often
- Pushing & pulling Normal weight: up to 3-35 lbs often
- Fine Manipulation: Writing, typing, pipetting, manipulating specimens for testing procedures
Environmental Factors & Special Hazards:
Environmental Factors (Time Spent):
- Inside hours: 8
- Outside hours: 0
- Temperature: Normal Range
- Lighting: Very Bright
- Noise levels: Average
- Humidity: Normal Range
- Atmosphere: Fumes, Odors
Special Hazards: Electrical, Other - Chemical additives for tests, electrical shock hazard in centrifuges. Constant exposure to blood and body fluids.
Protective Clothing Required: Gloves, lab coat, closed-toe shoes, occasional mask and goggles
Pay Range
USD $15.45 - USD $18.26 /Hr
Responsibilities
- Required Experience: Meets standards of production and accuracy within 3 months of start
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to follow safety and regulatory protocols as per hospital and laboratory guidelines
- Preferred Experience: Healthcare or laboratory experience preferred
- Basic understanding of medical terminology and laboratory procedures preferred
- Proficiency in data entry and familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS) a plus
- Required Licensure/Education: High school diploma or equivalent required
- Preferred Education: None
- This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
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