Job: Medical Lab Technician
Classification: Hourly/Non-Exempt 
Job Category: 3 Technicians
 
Position Summary 
The Medical Lab Technician gathers information in order to help fellow staff members with diagnosing a patient. This can include carrying out tests related to immunology, chemistry, hematology, microbiology or blood bank.
 
Essential Functions 
-Collect, prepare and analyze blood, urine and tissue samples and body fluids for analysis tests requested by authorized providers. 
-Examine collected samples and identify any cell abnormalities. 
-Maintain laboratory inventory levels and if necessary, place orders for new supplies. 
-Prepare detailed reports about your test results and findings. 
-Document and review tested data using current hospital information system 
-Ensure all tissue samples are prepared for examination. 
-Collaborate with pathologists. 
-Maintain a safe and clean working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations. 
-Present test results to physicians. 
-Determine normal and abnormal components of body fluids. 
-Analyze blood cells by counting and identifying cells. 
-Prepares blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions. 
-Maintain laboratory equipment by doing scheduled maintenance and repairs as necessary. 
-Conserves laboratory resources by using equipment and supplies as needed. 
-Provides medical technology information by answering questions and requests. 
-Prepares reports of technological findings by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information. 
-Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. 
-Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations. 
-Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control and hazardous waste policies and protocols. 
-Maintains patient confidence and protects the hospital by keeping information confidential. 
-Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related results tasks as needed. 
-Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled. 
-Performs other duties as necessary. 
-Must be able to deal with stress while maintaining composure. 
-Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). 
 
Work Experience 
-Two years of hospital laboratory experience preferred.
 
Education 
-Associate’s degree in medical technology, chemistry, biology or related field required.
-Certification from approved medical society such as American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) or American Medical Technologist (AMT) within one year of employment preferred.
Physical Demands and Work Environment 
Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling

Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time 
1-10 34-66 1-10 34-66 
11-20 0-33 11-20 0-33 
21-50 0-33 21-50 0-33 
51-75 0-33 51-75 0-33 
76-100 None 76-100 None 

Movement % Time 
Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 
Crouch/Squat 0-33 
Kneel/Crawl 0-33 
Reach above Shoulder 0-33
Reach below Shoulder 0-33 
Repetitive Arm 0-33 
Repetitive Hand 34-66 
Grasping 0-33 
Squeezing 0-33 
Climb Stairs 0-33 
Walking Uneven 0-33 
Walking Even 34-66 

Environment % Time 
Indoors 67-100 
Outdoors 0-33 
Extreme Heat None 
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33 

Equipment % Time 
Motor Vehicles None 
Foot Pedals None 
Extreme Heat None 
Dusty None
Excessive Noise 0-33 

Work near % Time 
Machinery 67-100 
Electricity None 
Sharps 0-33 
Chemicals 0-33 
Fumes 0-33 
Heights None 

Vision
Depth Perception Required 
< 20" Required 
Color Required 
Peripheral Required 

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR 
Sit 1 3 
Stand 4 4.5
Walk 4 4.5