Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician - UPMC Washington

UPMC•Washington, PA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Washington is looking for a Medical Lab Scientist OR a Medical Lab Technician to join their team of excellent laboratory professionals. The role offers a collaborative environment that values innovation, respect, and teamwork, with opportunities for professional growth and a robust Total Rewards package. The selected applicant will be hired into either job title based on qualifications, and may be hired into different levels of the Lab Career Ladder based on experience and education. The pay scale shown on the job posting is only reflective of an MLS not an MLT.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Medical Lab Scientist program, OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP or equivalent categorical or MLT 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.
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.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification preferred.
New York License required for NY locations.
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Nice To Haves

MLT/MLS Degree.
Prefer 1 year experience in a hospital laboratory.
Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
Minimum 1-years’ experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification preferred.

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.
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.