MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Independence Health System; Butler Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$12,500 sign on bonus

Job summary

Independence Health System in Butler Township, Ohio, is hiring for a full-time laboratory position offering a $12,500 sign-on bonus. The role includes performing routine lab procedures while ensuring quality results and operational efficiency of instruments. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or a related field.

Certification in MLT, MT, or MLS is advantageous, alongside previous clinical lab experience. This role supports laboratory staff and adheres to all safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related fields required.
• Certification as MLT, MT, or MLS preferred.
• Clinical lab experience with MLT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures.
• Ensure quality of results and operation of instrumentation.
• Serve as a resource for laboratory personnel.

Skills

Laboratory procedure accuracy

Quality assurance

Clinical lab experience

Education

Bachelor Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Tools

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

Description

***FULL TIME: $12,500 SIGN ON BONUS **** Performs routine and special laboratory procedures, accurately reporting results. Ensures quality of results and proper operation of instrumentation. Serves as a resource for laboratory personnel.

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, i.e., 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, etc)

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