Medical Laboratory Technician - Casual - Rotational Hours - West Penn

Highmark Health • Pittsburgh, PA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine and highly complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens in various sections of the laboratory under supervision. This role involves performing a variety of routine and complex procedures using established criteria to provide quality clinical information, verifying analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and linearity for test methods. The technician will operate, calibrate, check and maintain instrumentation, and recognize and address problems with quality control and test procedures to ensure quality clinical information. Participation in programs to stay updated with current and changing technologies is expected. The role may also involve collecting and processing patient specimens, maintaining the cleanliness of the work area, and ensuring adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. Additionally, there may be opportunities to mentor students and new employees in laboratory testing.

Requirements

• Minimum Associates degree in ASCP eligible program or equivalent.
• Meet ongoing education requirements for certification.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical laboratory experience.

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.
• Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information.
• Participates in programs to keep updated with current and changing technologies.
• May collect and process patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within the expected time frames.
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations.
• May mentor MT/MLT, phlebotomy, and lab processor students and new employees in laboratory testing following AHN policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree