Medical Laboratory Specialist

2 weeks ago

Pittsburgh PA USA, United States UPMC Full time
Join UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh as a Laboratory Support Technician, Medical Lab Technician, or Medical Lab Scientist

We are seeking a part-time Laboratory Support Technician, Medical Lab Technician, or Medical Lab Scientist to support the Automated Testing Lab at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This role will work an evening shift schedule of 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

The lab at Children's is a family-focused, team-oriented environment that takes great pride in what they do for the children and their families. If you're looking to join a dynamic team that gives you a sense of reward and accomplishment, you can experience this at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh every day.

Responsibilities
  • Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally, responding to telephone inquiries promptly and practicing pleasant communication 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, following established procedures for the collection and processing of specimens for analysis.
  • Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols, identifying problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and acting 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, performing minor repairs and using reagents and supplies cost-effectively.
  • 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.
  • Perform 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.
Requirements
  • Laboratory Support Technician:
    • High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 2 years experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) required in a clinical lab, OR
    • Associate degree (with biology and chemistry courses) and at least 1 year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, OR
    • Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and 1 year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, OR
    • Successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military medical laboratory training course, OR
    • B.S. degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological or clinical laboratory science OR
    • Currently enrolled in a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3 years college credits required.
  • 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.
    • Minimum 1 year's experience in a hospital laboratory preferred. Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems is preferred.
  • Medical Lab 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
    • Prefer 1-year experience in a hospital laboratory. Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances
  • Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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