Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician - Evenings - UPMC Cole

Pinnacle Health Systems • Coudersport, PA

99d • $21 - $35

About The Position

The Laboratory at UPMC Cole is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist OR Medical Laboratory Technician! This is a full time, 40 hour per week position. Shift hours are evenings, 2:00PM - 10:30PM with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. UPMC offers a robust Laboratory Career Ladder, where candidates will be placed into the correct level and status based on education and background; Medical Laboratory Technician ($21.48/hr - $31.19/hr) or Medical Laboratory Scientist ($26.97/hr - $35.51/hr) and so on! A competitive sign-on bonus is offered! Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS): $15,000 with a 2-year commitment; Medical Lab Technician (MLT): $10,000 with a 2-year commitment.

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.
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Medical Technology program, 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, 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, OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 and PA Bureau of Laboratories for technologist performing high complexity testing.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
• New York License required for NY locations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, direct or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection and implementation.
• 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.
• 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 in a cost-effective manner; monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.
• Train and orient new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned.
• Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results.
• 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.
• Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department on a temporary basis as delegated.
• Perform High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH) without direct supervision.

Benefits

• Competitive sign-on bonus for Medical Laboratory Scientist ($15,000 with a 2-year commitment) and Medical Lab Technician ($10,000 with a 2-year commitment).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees