Job Information
SHANNON MEDICAL CENTER Medical Technologist in Big Spring, Texas
Job Summary
Performs quality diagnostic laboratory testing on a variety of specimens.
Supervises the Following Positions
Positions: N/A
Physical Requirements
- The ability to perform the duties and responsibility of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
- The ability to consistently lift, push or pull loads of up to fifty (50) pounds. (Unless nursing 50)
- Sufficient strength, mobility and stamina to make frequent location and position changes, assist with patient care, and perform other physical activities of average difficulty.
- Candidates whose disabilities make them unable to meet the requirements will still be considered fully qualified if they can perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodations.
- May be exposed to infectious or contagious disease.
- May have to handle emergency situations.
- May be subject to irregular hours.
- May be required to wear protective equipment such as eye protection, face protection, masks, sterile/nonsterile gloves, isolation gowns.
- May be exposed to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents.
- Physical activities include continuous sitting, and occasional walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling and twisting.
- Activity Conditions (Occasionally, Frequently, Continuously):
- Sitting- Occasionally
- Walking- Frequently
- Standing- Frequently
- Bending-Frequently
- Squatting-Occasionally
- Climbing-Occasionally
- Kneeling-Occasionally
- Twisting-Occasionally
Visual and Hearing Requirements
- Must be able to see with corrective eye wear.
- Must be able to hear clearly with assistance
Working Conditions
Primarily Works in a well-lighted and air-conditioned environment with period of heavy workload and stress. Works in various conditions.
Performance: Essential Functions
Decision Making:
Ability to make decisions and takes appropriate action based on the information they have. Recognizes own limitations and consults with the supervisor, manager, or team member when appropriate.
Time Management:
Works efficiently and manages duties to ensure that tasks are completed with accuracy and within the scheduled shift or reasonable amount of time.