Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Technician - UPMC Harrisburg

UPMC•Harrisburg, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Team at UPMC Harrisburg – Medical Lab Technician & Medical Lab Scientist Opportunity! Are you ready to make a real impact in patient care? UPMC Harrisburg is seeking full-time Medical Laboratory Technicians and Medical Laboratory Scientists to join our second-shift team, including rotating weekends and holidays. In this role, you’ll perform routine and advanced laboratory testing that directly influences patient diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes. Your expertise and clinical knowledge will ensure accurate results and exceptional care. We offer a collaborative, innovative environment where respect, teamwork, and professional growth are priorities. Enjoy robust Total Rewards, career advancement opportunities, and a supportive workplace that values your professional, personal, and financial well-being. UPMC offers a competitive sign-on bonus for eligible candidates: Medical Laboratory Technician: $10,000 (2-year commitment) Medical Laboratory Scientist: $15,000 (2-year commitment) Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on experience and education. Make a difference in life-changing medicine. Apply today and join UPMC Harrisburg!

Requirements

Medical Lab Technician: • 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.
Minimum 1 years’ experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
Medical Lab Scientist: • 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.
Prefer 1 year of experience in a hospital laboratory.
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred. New York License required for NY locations.
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Nice To Haves

Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide courteous, professional interaction with all laboratory customers and respond promptly to inquiries.
Follow laboratory and hospital policies, including procedures, quality control/assurance, safety, compliance, and personnel guidelines.
Collect and process specimens accurately, ensuring sample appropriateness, stability, and integrity.
Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses with precision, accuracy, and efficiency according to established protocols.
Identify critical, abnormal, or unacceptable results and take appropriate follow-up actions per protocols.
Troubleshoot instrumentation, methodology, specimen, supply, or result issues and implement corrective actions.
Operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on laboratory equipment; conduct quality control, preventive maintenance, and calibration.
Maintain knowledge of techniques, instruments, principles, and physiological factors affecting test results.
Conduct or assist with test development, equipment evaluation, and implementation of new methodologies.
Provide supervision, train, and orient new employees, students, or residents, and perform high-complexity testing independently.