Laboratory Support Technician

3 weeks ago


Pittsburgh, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Description

Lab Support Technician 


We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Support Technician to join our team. As a Lab Support Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our laboratory operations, ensuring that our team can deliver accurate and timely results.


Shift assignments will be discussed during the interview process, with options available for nights (11 PM - 7 AM), days (7 AM - 3:30 PM), and evenings (3 PM - 11:30 PM).


Responsibilities:


Specimen Processor Duties:



  • Answer phone inquiries and investigate specimen status.
  • Receive, sort, prepare, and deliver specimens for analysis.
  • Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude.

Additional Duties:



  • Perform routine instrument maintenance and record temperatures.
  • Restock supplies and maintain clean storage spaces.
  • Prepare and replenish instrument reagents and consumables.
  • Perform QA/QC procedures.
  • Assist with specimen/slide storage and retrieval.
  • Check pending work lists and resolve unprocessed work.
  • Decontaminate work area and clean glassware.
  • Test and clean emergency eyewashes and showers.
  • Sort and dispose of laboratory waste.
  • Transport specimens off-site and deliver supplies.

Additional Duties (Pennsylvania locations only):



  • Prepare specimens for testing, including building worklists, checking acceptability, aliquoting, and loading/unloading instruments.
  • Prepare microscopic slides and plant specimens in microbiologic growth media.

  • 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, ORPhlebotomy 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 Assistant MLA (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.Valid driver's license if one is departmentally required.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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