MLT / MLS / Lab Support Tech - UPMC Washington

UPMC Washington is looking for a Medical Lab Scientist OR a Medical Lab Technician OR a Lab Support Tech to join our team of excellent laboratory professionals in our Microbiology department!

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, respect and teamwork. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients while furthering your career in a supportive setting. Along with an exciting role, we are happy to offer professional growth opportunities as well as a robust Total Rewards package to help you achieve your goals because we believe you’re at your best when receiving the support you need in all areas of life: professional, personal, financial, and more. Apply today & start your career in Life Changing Medicine with UPMC!

UPMC offers a robust Laboratory Career Ladder, where candidates will be placed into the correct level and status based on education and background; Lab Support Technician (min= $19.80) Medical Laboratory Technician (min= $24.81) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (min= $28.90) and so on!

Sign On Bonus Information:

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS ): $15,000 with a 2-year commitment
Medical Lab Technician (MLT): $10,000 with a 2-year commitment

MLT/MLS 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.

Lab Support Tech Responsibilities:

• Prepares specimens at workstations for testing.
• Includes building worklists, checking specimens for acceptability (clots, QNS), aliquoting specimens, loading/unloading specimens onto instruments.
• Prepares microscopic slides and plants specimens in microbiologic growth media where required.
• Prepares and replenishes instrument reagents and consumables as needed.

• Assists with specimen/slide storage and retrieval.- Checks pending work lists. Investigates and resolves any unprocessed work. - Decontaminates work area, keeping a neat and clean working environment.

• All duties of a Specimen Processor including: Answers phone inquiries. Investigates specimen status and report disposition. Directs callers to additional resources as needed.- Receives, sorts, prepares and delivers testing-ready specimens for analysis to work areas. - Demonstrates service orientation approach by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in work situations.

Preferred Qualifications: MLT/MLS Degree or a Bachelor's degree for the Lab Support Tech role.

Schedule: Rotating days, weekends and holidays. Rotating shifts: 6a-2p, 7a-3p, 230p-1030p, 3p-11p

Medical Laboratory Scientist 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.
• 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.

Medical Laboratory Technician Requirements

• 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.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
• Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification preferred.

Lab Support Tech Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 2yrs experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) required in a clinical lab, OR Associate degree (with biology and chemistry courses) and at least 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, OR Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, OR Successful completion of a 50wk U.S. military medical laboratory training course, OR B.S. degree from an accredited institution with a major in a biological or clinical laboratory science OR Currently enrolled in a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3 yrs college credits required.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  

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

• New York License required for NY locations.

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  UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran