Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Laboratory Technician

Join Our Team as a Medical Lab Scientist/Technician (Evening Shift)!Are you a skilled Medical Lab Scientist or Technician looking for an exciting opportunity to advance your career? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our dynamic team for the evening shift. In this role, you will play a crucial part in providing high-quality laboratory services, ensuring accurate and timely results that are essential for patient care.Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 for Medical Lab Technicians and up to $15,000 for Medical Lab Scientists.The MLT/MLS is a valued step in UPMC Labs Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.Job Description:

Customer Interaction: Courteously and professionally interact with all laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries promptly.

Policy Adherence: Follow laboratory and hospital policies regarding procedures, quality control, safety, and compliance.

Specimen Handling: Collect and process specimens (including phlebotomy) according to established procedures, ensuring sample appropriateness and stability.

Analytical Procedures: Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses with precision and accuracy, recognizing and following up on critical or abnormal results.

Problem Resolution: Identify and address issues with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results as per protocols.

Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain equipment, perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, calibration, and minor repairs.

Resource Management: Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively and maintain inventory.

Knowledge Maintenance: Stay updated on techniques, principles, and instruments affecting test results.

Test Development: Assist with test development, methodology, and equipment evaluation and implementation.

High Complexity Testing: Perform high complexity testing independently.

Supervision: Temporarily supervise the section/department as needed.

Training: Train and orient new employees, students, and residents.

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an 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.

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. New York License required for NY locations.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran