Medical Laboratory Technician Senior / SEIU-E

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine and high complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens. Assists lab management with the daily operations of the department.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in an ASCP eligible program or equivalent.
• 3 years with Clinical Laboratory Experience
• Meets ongoing education requirements for certification.
• MLT (ASCP) or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of routine and complex procedures using established criteria to provide quality clinical information. Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity, and linearity for test methods.
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Troubleshoots problems with quality controls and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information.
• Communicates with manager, supervisor or co-workers concerning the needs of the laboratory including supplies for efficient laboratory operations.
• Serves as a consultant to laboratory personnel and other health care providers, as needed. Participates in continuing education to ensure growth and development of the laboratory.
• May collect and process patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within the expected time frames.
• May mentor MT/MLT, phlebotomy, and lab processor students and new employees in laboratory testing following AHN policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

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