Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Medical Lab Technician - UPMC Community Osteopathic

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

UPMC is hiring Medical Laboratory Scientists and Medical Lab Technicians for generalist roles that support and rotate through all areas of the laboratory. The positions provide authority, responsibility, and accountability for accurately performing routine and advanced laboratory testing used in patient diagnosis, treatment, and evaluation of response to treatment. The role applies clinical knowledge to produce accurate test results and support quality patient care. The team environment emphasizes collaboration, innovation, respect, and teamwork, with professional growth opportunities and a Total Rewards package. Eligible positions may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program; or a qualifying bachelor's degree and ASCP or equivalent categorical or MLT certification; or a qualifying bachelor's degree and at least two years of experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory.
A qualifying bachelor's degree must have a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science, as specified for the applicable education and experience pathway.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a hospital laboratory is preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems is preferred.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interact courteously and professionally with laboratory customers, respond promptly to telephone inquiries, and communicate pleasantly internally and externally.
Follow laboratory and hospital policies for procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance, and personnel matters.
Collect and process specimens, including phlebotomy when required, and assess sample appropriateness and stability.
Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures accurately, precisely, efficiently, and in a timely manner according to established protocols.
Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow up according to established protocols.
Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and initiate corrective action according to established protocols.
Identify problems involving instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take action according to predetermined protocols.
Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training, including quality control checks, preventive maintenance, calibration, and minor repairs.
Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively and monitor and maintain appropriate supply inventory.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instruments, their interrelationships, and physiological conditions affecting test results.
Conduct, direct, or assist with test development and the evaluation, selection, and implementation of methodologies and equipment.
Perform high-complexity testing, as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, without direct supervision.
Temporarily assume first-line supervision of the section or department when delegated.
Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as applicable and assigned.