Medical Laboratory Scientist

4 weeks ago


Seneca PA United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Description

UPMC Northwest welcomes you to join our team of lab professionals as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technicians (MLT) Our roles are generalist opportunities, supporting and rotating through all areas of the laboratory.

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

Medical Lab Technician salary range: $19.71-30.28/hr eligible for up to $10,000 sign on bonus

Medical Laboratory Scientist salary range: $24.74-34.48/hr eligible for up to $15,000 sign on bonus 

  In this role, you will engage in the accurate performance of lab testing to diagnose, treat, and evaluate patients that leads to our quality patient care outcomes.

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

  • 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.
  • Follow procedures for the collection and processing of specimens for analysis including the appropriateness and stability of the sample.

Communication

  • Engage with laboratory and hospital customers & peers professionally, courteously, and timely.
  • Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment. 
Title and salary will be determined based upon education and experience.
  • 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

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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