Medical Lab Scientist/Medical Lab Technician, Daylight

1 month ago


Johnstown, United States UPMC Full time

Purpose:

If you're looking to join a dynamic team where you can find a sense of reward and accomplishment each and every day, then the laboratory team at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center may be the right fit for you We have an exciting opportunity for a Regular Full time Medical Lab Scientist (Medical Technologist)/Medical Lab Technician to support our Murtha office in Johnstown, PA, Somerset office in Somerset, PA, and other medical oncology offices. In this patient-facing role, you'll have the chance to utilize your phlebotomy skills and medical laboratory expertise, making a meaningful impact on the lives of cancer patients. This flex position will work between 56 to 80 hours per pay period (2 weeks) with Monday-Friday daylight hours and receive Full time benefits. You'll be eligible for a float differential and mileage reimbursement.

We offer a competitive benefits package that few employers can match, a generous sign-on bonus to those who qualify and have a career ladder in place that provides growth opportunities for lab associates to enjoy more professional challenges, promotional opportunities, and career enhancement.

Applicants will be assigned to the appropriate job title and salary level based on their experience and education:

  • Medical Lab Technician salaries start at $19.71/hr with a sign-on bonus up to $10,000

  • Medical Lab Scientist salaries start at $24.74/hr with a sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Responsibilities:

  • Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner. Practices pleasant communications both internally and externally.

  • 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. Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols.

  • Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined schedules and written instructions to perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration. Perform minor repairs. Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively; monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.

  • 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.

  • Train and orient new employees, students, and residents, as applicable and as assigned.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.

Medical Laboratory 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 equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 and PA Bureau of Laboratories for technologist performing high complexity testing.

  • Prefer 1 year experience in a hospital laboratory.

  • Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.

  • Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Medical Lab Technician:

  • Associate degree in laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as either a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) or as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA),

  • OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science,

  • 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.

  • Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred. New York License required for NY locations.

  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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