Oncology) - Day Shift

UPMC•Johnstown, PA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is hiring a regular full-time Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician to support our medical oncology offices in Johnstown, Somerset, and Altoona, PA. This position is eligible for a float differential and mileage reimbursement. In this patient-facing role, you’ll combine your phlebotomy expertise and laboratory skills to directly impact the care and comfort of cancer patients. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team—where your work truly matters. This flexible role will work a minimum of 28 hours per week, but also could flex up to 40 hours per week to cover staff vacations, sick time, census increases/decreases, etc. The best part, you still get the perks/benefits of a full-time UPMC employee! Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your career.

Requirements

Successfully completed an MLT or MLS program, or those with extensive experience in hematology
Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Medical Technology program (for MLS)
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 MLS)
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 MLS)
Associate degree in 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 MLT)
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 (for MLT)
Equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing (for MLT)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
New York License required for NY locations.
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Nice To Haves

1 year experience in a hospital laboratory (for MLS)
Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred (for MLS)
Phlebotomy experience preferred (for MLS)
Completion of an MLS program highly preferred
Minimum 1 years’ experience in a hospital laboratory preferred (for MLT)
Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred (for MLT)
Phlebotomy experience preferred (for MLT)
Completion of an MLT program highly preferred

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.