Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist – UPMC Cole

UPMC • Coudersport, PA

1d • $22 - $37

About The Position

The Laboratory at UPMC Cole is hiring a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician for a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The schedule is evenings, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. UPMC’s Laboratory Career Ladder places candidates into an appropriate level and status based on education and background. The final job title reflects education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer. Listed levels and hourly ranges include Medical Laboratory Technician ($22.12–$32.13 per hour) and Medical Laboratory Scientist ($27.78–$36.58 per hour).

The role includes conducting, directing, or assisting with test development and evaluating, selecting, and implementing methods and equipment. It involves carrying out laboratory testing and quality procedures, maintaining equipment and supplies, responding to results and problems according to established protocols, and supporting the training and orientation of new employees, students, and residents as assigned.

Medical Laboratory Scientist responsibilities include all Medical Laboratory Technician duties, as well as providing first-line section or department supervision on a temporary basis when delegated and performing high-complexity testing, as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, without direct supervision.

Requirements

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): Associate’s degree in laboratory science and certification, or eligibility as a new graduate, from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician; OR a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution 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): Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university and successful completion of a CAHEA-accredited Medical Technology program; OR a bachelor’s degree with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science and ASCP categorical certification; OR such a bachelor’s degree and at least two years’ experience in a role equivalent to Medical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory; OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA ’88 and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Laboratories for technologists performing high-complexity testing.
• Required clearances: Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting; Act 33 with renewal; Act 34 with renewal; and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.

Nice To Haves

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification is preferred.

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 affecting measurements and results and initiate corrective action according to established protocols.
• Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take action according to predetermined protocols.
• Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training, following schedules and written instructions for quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration; perform minor repairs.
• Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively and monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents, as applicable and as assigned.
• Interact courteously and professionally with laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of laboratory techniques, principles, instruments, their interrelationships, and physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Follow laboratory and hospital policies and procedures concerning methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance, and personnel matters.
• Collect and process specimens for analysis, including phlebotomy as required, and assess sample appropriateness and stability.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Assume temporary first-line supervision of the section or department when delegated.
• Perform high-complexity testing, as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, without direct supervision.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $15,000 for Medical Laboratory Scientists with a two-year commitment; $10,000 for Medical Laboratory Technicians with a two-year commitment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree