Job Description

UPMC Western Maryland is seeking a Full-time Medical Lab Technician or Medical Lab Scientist to join their team!

This position will provide authority, responsibility, and accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory testing of a routine and advanced nature. These tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and the evaluation of a patient's response to treatment. This role will apply competent clinical knowledge to achieve accurate clinical testing which leads to quality patient care outcomes. The microbiology used in this role focuses on the identification of pathogens in clinical specimens and understanding of antibiotics to ensure patient safety/care!

The schedule requires working 40 hours/week, with current shift times being 6 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. This position will also require rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

*A great perk is that UPMC is offering a Sign-on Bonus to eligible candidates! Details below:

• Medical Lab Technician - $10,000 in exchange for a 2-year work commitment
• Medical Lab Scientist - $15,000 in exchange for a 2-year work commitment

*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate title/salary grade, based on their experience and education. *Medical Lab Technician salaries start at $21.48/hour. Medical Lab Scientist salaries start at $26.97/hour. Rates shown are at the Medical Lab Scientist level.

Responsibilities:

• Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner. Practices pleasant communications both internally and externally.
• 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. Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols.
• 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 as assigned.

Qualifications:

Medical Lab Technician:

• Associate's degree in 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-year experience in a hospital laboratory preferred
• Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems is preferred.

Medical Lab Scientist:

• 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 is preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification preferred.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Relocation package, Shift work,

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