Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Technician
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh is hiring a full-time Medical Lab Scientist (Medical Technologist) or Medical Lab Technician to support the Hematology Oncology Laboratory! We are looking for individuals who are interested in a daylight shift role, with varied start times between 7:15 a.m. and 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday - no weekend or holiday responsibilities.
The Hematology Oncology Laboratory offers the opportunity for direct patient care assisting with bone marrow procedures, and utilization of phlebotomy skills! The lab at Children's is family-focused, and team-oriented, and takes great pride in what they do for the children and their families. If you're looking to join a dynamic team that gives you a sense of reward and accomplishment, you can experience this at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh every day.
Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Medical Lab Technician's salary starts at $20.88/hour.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Medical Lab Scientist:
Medical Lab Technician:
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
The Hematology Oncology Laboratory offers the opportunity for direct patient care assisting with bone marrow procedures, and utilization of phlebotomy skills! The lab at Children's is family-focused, and team-oriented, and takes great pride in what they do for the children and their families. If you're looking to join a dynamic team that gives you a sense of reward and accomplishment, you can experience this at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh every day.
Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Medical Lab Technician's salary starts at $20.88/hour.
Responsibilities:
- Follow established procedures for the collection (including phlebotomy, as required) and processing of specimens for analysis including the appropriateness and stability of the sample. Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
- Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols. Recognize factors affecting measurements and results and initiate corrective action according to established protocols. Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as predetermined protocols outline.
- Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined schedules and written instructions to perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration. Perform minor repairs. Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively; monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.
- Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments, their interrelationships and physiological conditions affecting test results.
- Conduct, direct, or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection, and implementation.
- Performs High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH) without direct supervision.
- Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department temporarily as delegated.
- Train and orient new employees, students, and residents, as applicable and assigned.
Qualifications:
Medical Lab 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 laboratory.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
- Previous experience with phlebotomy (finger stick) is preferred.
- Previous assistance with bone marrow procedures is preferred.
Medical Lab 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 OR;
- Equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing.
- Completion of an MLT program highly preferred.
- Previous experience with phlebotomy (finger stick) is preferred.
- Previous assistance with bone marrow procedures is preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Created: 2024-06-19
Reference: 6166469722
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
ZIP: 15216
About UPMC Senior Communities
Founded in: 1893
Number of Employees: 110000
Website: https://www.upmc.com/
Career site: https://careers.upmc.com/
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