Medical Lab Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist - UPMC Memorial Micro Lab

UPMC•York, PA

2d•$26 - $40

About The Position

UPMC is hiring Medical Laboratory Technicians and Medical Laboratory Scientists for generalist roles at UPMC Memorial Micro Lab. These positions support and rotate through all areas of the laboratory, performing routine and STAT laboratory analytical methods used to diagnose and treat patients and evaluate their responses to treatment. Employees apply clinical knowledge to produce accurate test results and quality patient care outcomes, working with and under the supervision of a Medical Laboratory Scientist as applicable. Eligible positions may offer a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. The listed pay ranges are $26.14–$35.38 for Medical Lab Technicians and $29.94–$39.67 for Medical Laboratory Scientists. The role involves specimen processing and analysis, accurate entry of patient and test information, quality control, equipment maintenance, and adherence to laboratory and hospital procedures and safety requirements. The position also involves communication with laboratory customers and assistance with training and orienting new employees, students, and residents.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in laboratory science with certification, or eligibility as a new graduate, from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT); OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science and six months of clinical laboratory experience; OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA ’88 for individuals performing high-complexity testing.
Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification is preferred.
New York license is required for New York locations.
Act 34 clearance.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience in a hospital laboratory.
Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems.
Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification.

Responsibilities

Interact professionally with laboratory customers and respond courteously and promptly to telephone inquiries.
Follow laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and personnel policies.
Collect and process specimens, including phlebotomy when required, and assess sample appropriateness and stability.
Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols, with precision, accuracy, and timeliness.
Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow up according to established protocols.
Recognize factors affecting measurements and results, identify problems involving instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results, and take corrective action under established protocols.
Process specimens and enter accurate patient demographic information and laboratory test orders into the laboratory information system; verify patient information and sample integrity.
Independently perform moderately complex or waived tests; perform high-complexity testing only with Medical Laboratory Scientist oversight or result review by a Supervisor or Manager.
Perform and document quality control and inform supervisory personnel or pathologists of unusual or problematic incidents.
Operate and maintain equipment according to training, schedules, and written instructions, including quality control checks, preventive maintenance, calibration, and minor repairs.
Monitor and maintain supplies and use reagents and materials cost-effectively.
Demonstrate dependability, reliability, independent judgment, and the ability to recognize priorities and respond to department needs.
Follow biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety guidelines and maintain a safe work environment.
Protect the confidentiality of patient information and follow compliance guidelines.
Assist in training and orienting new employees, students, and residents using established competency and workstation operational guidelines.