What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Support Technician, Pathology - UPMC Williamsport position at UPMC?
UPMC Williamsport’s Pathology Laboratory is hiring a full-time Lab Support Technician! This position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, with no weekends or holidays.
The primary purpose of this role is to prepare, process, clean, and maintain the supply of glassware, equipment, and workspace required to support laboratory functions and procedures.
We are also open to considering candidates at the Specimen Processor level—a step lower on the Clinical Lab Career Ladder with different qualification requirements (see qualifications section).Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at time of offer. The starting range of pay for Specimen Processor begins at $19/hour.
The ideal candidate will have general anatomy knowledge.
Responsibilities
Equipment & Supply Preparation
- Demonstrate working knowledge of laboratory equipment.
- Operate the oven dryer, water deionizer unit, and pipette washer.
- Prepare working stock of laboratory solutions.
- Assemble specimen collection supplies and prepare supplies for physicians’ offices and off-campus lab locations.
- Keep the Operating Room and Outpatient Procedure Unit stocked with formalin-filled containers and other requested items.
Cleaning & Maintenance
- Perform specialized cleaning procedures using prescribed techniques and disinfectants.
- Clean laboratory countertops, sinks, glassware, cabinets, water baths, and other equipment.
- Defrost and clean laboratory refrigerators.
- Examine all glassware for cleanliness, defects, or breakage.
- Test glassware, pipettes, and acid-washed items for acidity.
- Maintain an orderly storeroom.
Safety & Compliance
- Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
- Test and clean emergency showers and eyewash stations; maintain required records.
- Sort and dispose of laboratory waste appropriately.
- Dispose of clinical specimens following proper procedures.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant working environment.
Support & Clerical Functions
- Transport specimens, requisitions, and reports to appropriate areas.
- File laboratory reports and slides accurately.
- Inventory, requisition, and restock supplies as needed.
- Perform clerical duties with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Attend required meetings and in-service training sessions.
- Follow all UPMC and Laboratory policies and procedures.