Medical Laboratory Scientist

2 months ago

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

UPMC Hamot is actively seeking Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS) and Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) to join our growing team of exceptional laboratory professionals With multiple positions and shifts available, this is an exciting opportunity to embark on a career in Life-Changing Medicine with UPMC. UPMC helps 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.


Eligible positions come with the potential for up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus 



  • Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) rates range from $19.71/hr to $30.28/hr.
  • Sr. Medical Laboratory Technician rates range from $20.94/hr to 32.13/hr.
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) rates range from $24.74/hr to $34.48/hr.
  • Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist rates range from $26.48/hr to $39.25/hr.





Testing



  • Process specimens for analysis.

  • Meet established testing protocols for precision, accuracy, and timeliness 
  • Recognize critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follows-up according to established protocols and factors that affect measurements and results to initiate the necessary solution.
  • Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols.
  • Engage in test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection, and implementation.

Organization and Maintenance



  • Perform and document quality control according to established protocols. 
  • Inform supervisors or pathologists of any incidents.
  • Operate and maintain equipment and perform minor repairs.  
  • Enter patient demographic and test information into the information system.
  • Honor patient confidentiality.
  • Monitor and maintain supplies.

Knowledge



  • Maintain knowledge of techniques, principles, instruments, their interrelationships, and physiological conditions affecting test results.
  • Assist with training and orienting new employees, students and residents.
  • Create a safe work environment by following all biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety guidelines.
  • Adhere to laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, methods, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and personnel policies.

Communication



  • Engage with laboratory and hospital customers & peers professionally, courteously, and timely.
  • Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment. 



  • Medical Laboratory Scientist:

    • 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. 




  • Medical Lab Technician:

    • 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

      • Candidates with a Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science without 6 months of clinical laboratory experience can be considered for our Laboratory Support Technician position.






Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:



  • ASCP Certifications Preferred: Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP), Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP), Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA), or equivalent ASCP Certification. 

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.

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