What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Lab Technician/Support Technician position at UPMC?
Join UPMC’s Automated Testing Lab!
UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated Medical Lab Technician, Medical Lab Scientist, or Lab Support Technician to join our Automated Testing Laboratory team located in the Clinical Lab Building in Oakland, just steps from UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. This is a flexible full-time night shift position with rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities.
If you’re passionate about precision, innovation, and making a difference in patient care through high-quality laboratory science, we invite you to bring your expertise to one of the region’s most advanced clinical lab environments.
Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Medical Lab Scientist's salary starts at $28.90/hour. The Laboratory Support Tech's salary starts at $19.80/hour.
MLS/MLT roles are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus for those who qualify!
Responsibilities:
- Follow established procedures for the collection (including phlebotomy, as required) and processing of specimens for analysis including the appropriateness and stability of the sample.
- Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
- Recognize critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols. Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and initiate the necessary corrective action according to established protocols.
- Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take action as outlined in predetermined protocols.
- Processes specimens for analysis. Enters accurate patient demographic information and laboratory test orders into the laboratory information system, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information and sample integrity.
- Independently performs Moderately Complex or Waived tests (qualitative and quantitative). Performs High Complexity testing only with the oversight of a Medical Lab Scientist or with result review by a Supervisor or Manager.
- Meets established testing protocols for precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner. Recognizes critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follows-up according to established protocols.
- Performs and documents Quality Control according to established protocols. Informs supervisory personnel and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents.
- Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined schedules and written instructions to perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration. Perform minor repairs. Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively; monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.
- Monitors and maintains supplies for functions the position is responsible for; uses materials and reagents cost-effectively.
- Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment. Recognizes priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
- Follows all biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety guidelines. Maintains a safe work environment.
- Honors confidentiality of patient information. Follows all compliance guidelines.
- Assists with the training and orienting of new employees, students and residents, using established competency and workstation operational guidelines.