UPMC Washington is looking for a Medical Lab Scientist OR a Medical Lab Technician to join our team of excellent laboratory professionals!
As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, respect and teamwork. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients while furthering your career in a supportive setting. Along with an exciting role, we are happy to offer professional growth opportunities as well as a robust Total Rewards package to help you achieve your goals because we believe you’re at your best when receiving the support you need in all areas of life: professional, personal, financial, and more. Apply today & start your career in Life Changing Medicine with UPMC!
*Applicants may be hired into different levels of the Lab Career Ladder based on experience and education.*
Responsibilities:
· Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
· Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance, and personnel policies.
· 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 that affect measurements and results and initiate the necessary corrective action according to established protocols.
· 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.
Preferred Qualifications: MLT/MLS Degree.
Schedule: Shifts will predominantly be 8 hr. shifts. Start times vary across all three shifts: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm and 10pm- 6am. May include up to 2 weekends a month and will be placed into a holiday rotation schedule. Would prefer a candidate that can be available a minimum of 8-10 days a month. A little more availability for initial training would be needed; most training takes place 6am-2pm (may have some flexibility).
Medical Laboratory Scientist Requirements
· Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Medical Lab Scientist program, OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP or equivalent categorical or MLT 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.
· Prefer 1 year experience in a hospital laboratory.
· Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
· Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
Medical Laboratory Technician Requirements
· Associate’s degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science, with 6 months of clinical laboratory experience OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA ’88 for individuals performing high complexity testing.
· Minimum 1-years’ experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
· Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
· Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: