Medical Lab Technician/Medical Lab Scientist

UPMC St. Margaret is looking for Regular Full-Time Medical Laboratory Scientists or Medical Laboratory Technicians to join their team and help support the Microbiology/Automated Testing Lab on evening shift!

Have you wanted to take the next step in your healthcare career? Are you interested in working at a team-oriented lab that takes great pride in what they do for patients and their families? You may be a perfect fit for the Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician Microbiology and Automated Testing Department.

We don't just take care of our patients - we take care of our team too. We offer a competitive salary, a benefits package that few employers can match, and a generous sign-on bonus for MLSs and MLTs who qualify. We also have a career ladder that provides growth opportunities for lab associates who enjoy more professional challenges, promotions, and career enhancement.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.

Responsibilities:

• Customer Interaction: Professionally interact with all laboratory customers and respond to inquiries courteously and promptly.
• Policy Adherence: Follow all laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, and quality assurance protocols.
• Specimen Handling: Collect and process specimens, ensuring sample appropriateness and stability.
• Testing Procedures: Perform qualitative and quantitative tests with precision and accuracy, recognizing and addressing critical or abnormal results.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve issues with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, or results.
• Data Entry: Accurately enter patient information and test orders into the laboratory information system.
• Testing Competency: Independently perform moderately complex or waived tests; perform high complexity tests under supervision.
• Quality Control: Perform and document quality control checks, maintenance, and minor repairs on equipment.
• Supply Management: Monitor and maintain lab supplies, using materials cost-effectively.
• Safety Compliance: Follow biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety guidelines to maintain a safe work environment.
• Confidentiality: Maintain patient confidentiality and follow compliance guidelines.
• Training: Assist in training and orienting new employees, students, and residents.

Qualifications:

*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.

• Medical Laboratory Scientist:
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Medical Technology program,
  • OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification,
  • OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory,
  • OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 and PA Bureau of Laboratories for technologist performing high complexity testing.
  • Prefer 1-year experience in a hospital or outpatient laboratory.
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
• Medical Laboratory Technician:
  • Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as either a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA),
  • OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP or equivalent certification,
  • OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing.
  • Experience in a hospital or outpatient laboratory preferred.
  • Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification preferred. New York license required for NY locations.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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