Medical Lab Technician - UPMC McKeesport

UPMC • McKeesport, PA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Medical Lab Technician to join our team! Are you a Laboratory Professional who is interested in working at a world-renowned medical center with an up-beat environment? Are you looking for a meaningful career with endless opportunities? Are you looking to find a sense of reward and accomplishment each and every day? If so, you might be a great fit for a role at UPMC! UPMC McKeesport is currently hiring a fulltime Medical Lab Technician to mainly work evening shifts. This role will also have weekend and holiday responsibility. UPMC offers a competitive benefits package, a sign-on bonus for qualified candidates and the opportunity to continue to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint. Candidates will be placed in the correct job title/salary grade based on education and experience. Apply to see where your career can go!

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.
• Act 34

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1year's 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the accurate performance of routine and STAT laboratory analytical methods. These tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and in the evaluation of a patient's response to treatment.
• Apply competent clinical knowledge to achieve accurate clinical testing which leads to quality patient care outcomes.
• Work with and under Medical Lab Scientist's supervision.
• Interacts with all laboratory customers professionally. Responds to telephone inquiries courteously and in a timely manner. Practices pleasant communications both internally and externally.
• Adheres to all established laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, methods, quality assurance, proficiency testing, 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 take action as outlined in predetermined protocols.
• Processes specimens for analysis.
• Enters accurate patient demographic information and laboratory test orders into the laboratory information system, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information and sample integrity.
• Independently performs Moderately Complex or Waived tests (qualitative and quantitative). Performs High Complexity testing only with the oversight of a Medical Lab Scientist or with result review by a Supervisor or Manager.
• Meets established testing protocols for precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
• Recognizes critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follows-up according to established protocols.
• Performs and documents Quality Control according to established protocols.
• Informs supervisory personnel and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents.
• 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.
• Monitors and maintains supplies for functions the position is responsible for; uses materials and reagents cost-effectively.
• Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment.
• Recognizes priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
• Follows all biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety guidelines.
• Maintains a safe work environment.
• Honors confidentiality of patient information.
• Follows all compliance guidelines.
• Assists with the training and orienting of new employees, students and residents, using established competency and workstation operational guidelines.

Benefits

• competitive benefits package
• sign-on bonus for qualified candidates
• opportunity to continue to grow professionally from both a technical and managerial standpoint

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree