Title: MLS Assistant

Department Org: Lab-Admin - 109380

Employee Classification: S8 - Student PT HSC

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:  2

Start Time:     End Time:  

Posted Salary: $16.31

Float: False

Rotate: False

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: False

Job Description:

MLS Assistant works under supervision of a Laboratory Sr. Technologist IV in the analysis of human blood, tissues, and body fluids. They assist in the performance of medical laboratory tests using a wide variety of precision instruments and manual methods. They correlate test results, and report results with respect to normal or abnormal ranges.
This position ensures specimen receipt, transport and identification. Performs test order entry and verifies specimen acceptability and distribution to testing area.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. At least 2 years of college with a Biology or Chemistry major.
2. Physical requirements:
• visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable
• ability to hear (with or without aides)
• ability to orally communicate
• good manual dexterity
3. Culturally appropriate communication skills a must.
4. Physical requirements:
• visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable
• ability to hear (with or without aides)
• ability to orally communicate
• good manual dexterity
• ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally
• ability to stand, walk frequently
• ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently
• ability to perform CPR (if a required for position)

Preferred Qualifications:

Is a student of a MLS program at an accredited institution.

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. 

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the HR Compliance at  hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

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