Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician - UPMC Community Osteopathic

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

About The Position

UPMC is hiring Medical Laboratory Scientists and Medical Laboratory Technicians for generalist roles at UPMC Community Osteopathic. The positions rotate through all areas of the laboratory and work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, respect, and teamwork. The roles provide professional growth opportunities and are supported by UPMC’s Total Rewards package. The position provides authority, responsibility, and accountability for accurate routine and advanced laboratory testing used to diagnose and treat patients and evaluate their responses to treatment. The employee applies clinical knowledge to produce accurate results and support quality patient care. Eligible positions may qualify for a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

Requirements

Medical Laboratory Scientist: A bachelor of science degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of a CAHEA-accredited Medical Laboratory Scientist program; or a bachelor of science degree with a major in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science and ASCP or equivalent categorical or MLT certification; or a bachelor of science degree with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science and at least two years of experience in a role equivalent to a Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory.
Medical Laboratory Technician: An associate degree in laboratory science with certification, or eligibility as a new graduate, from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician; or a bachelor of science degree with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science and six months of clinical laboratory experience; or equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high-complexity testing.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) ASCP or equivalent certification is preferred; a New York license is required for New York locations.
Medical Laboratory Technician MLT (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification is preferred; a New York license is required for New York locations.
Adhere to established laboratory and hospital procedures and protocols.

Nice To Haves

For Medical Laboratory Scientists, one year of hospital laboratory experience is preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems is preferred.
For Medical Laboratory Technicians, at least one year of hospital laboratory experience is preferred.
Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems is preferred.
MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification is preferred.
MLT (ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Interact courteously and professionally with laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
Follow laboratory and hospital policies and procedures concerning 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, and efficiently according to established protocols.
Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable results and follow established protocols for follow-up.
Recognize factors affecting measurements and results and initiate corrective action according to established protocols.
Identify problems involving instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act according to predetermined protocols.
Operate and maintain equipment, perform quality-control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration, and make minor repairs.
Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively and monitor and maintain appropriate supply inventory.
Maintain 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 methods and equipment.
Perform high-complexity testing, as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, without direct supervision.
Temporarily assume delegated first-line supervision of the section or department.
Train and orient new employees, students, and residents when applicable and assigned.