Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Technician - Casual

UPMC • Monroeville, PA

144d • $21 - $35

About The Position

UPMC East is hiring a casual Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Technician to join our team of excellent lab professionals! If you're looking to join a dynamic team where you can find a sense of reward and accomplishment each and every day, then the laboratory team at UPMC East may be the right fit for you. We are currently looking for individuals who are interested in working day, evening or overnight shifts - including rotating weekend and holiday responsibility. Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Medical Technology program for Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification for Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• 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 for Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 and PA Bureau of Laboratories for technologist performing high complexity testing for Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as either a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) for Medical Lab Technician.
• OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP or equivalent certification for Medical Lab Technician.
• Minimum 1 years’ experience in a hospital laboratory preferred for both positions.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred for both positions.

Nice To Haves

• 1-year experience in a hospital laboratory for Medical Laboratory Scientist.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems for both positions.

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.
• 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.
• Perform 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.

Benefits

• Medical Lab Technician salary range: $21.48 - $31.19/hr.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist salary range: $26.97 - $35.51/hr.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees