Medical Laboratory Scientist

1 week ago


Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center Full time
Job Summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking a full-time night shift Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our team. This position is part of our Night Shift Program, which offers a SIGN-ON BONUS up to $15,000.

Night Shift Program Guidelines

  • Participants must commit to working their maximum budgeted shifts based on FTE status as off-shift hours.
  • Eligible participants will receive an additional $2 per hour night program differential for night hours worked.
  • Any additional worked day shifts will be paid without the night program differential.
  • All PTO requests must be approved in advance by the participant's unit director/manager.

Responsibilities:

  1. Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally, responding to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.
  2. Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance, and personnel policies.
  3. Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision and accuracy.
  4. Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols.
  5. Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training, utilizing defined schedules and written instructions.
  6. Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments, their interrelationships and physiological conditions affecting test results.
  7. Conduct, direct, or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection, and implementation.
  8. Perform High Complexity Testing without direct supervision.
  9. Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department temporarily as delegated.
  10. Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as applicable and as assigned.

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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran



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