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:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran