What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Medical Lab Technician (Hematology/Oncology) - Day Shift position at UPMC?
Make a Difference Every Day at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
Are you ready to bring your skills to a team that’s changing lives? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is hiring a regular full-time Medical Lab Scientist (Medical Technologist) or Medical Lab Technician to support our medical oncology offices in Johnstown, Indiana, and Altoona, PA.
In this patient-facing role, you’ll combine your phlebotomy expertise and laboratory skills to directly impact the care and comfort of cancer patients. You’ll be part of a compassionate, mission-driven team—where your work truly matters.
Why You’ll Love It Here:
- Daylight schedule, Monday–Friday – no evenings, weekends, or holidays!
- Supportive team environment with opportunities to grow your career.
- You'll be eligible for float pay and mileage reimbursement for your travels.
Compensation:
- Medical Lab Technician: Starting at $22.12/hour
- Medical Lab Scientist: Starting at $27.78/hour
Final title and salary will be based on your experience and education.
We are seeking candidates who have successfully completed an MLT or MLS program, or those with extensive experience in hematology to join our team!
Join us in delivering hope and healing to those who need it most.
Apply today and take the next step in your lab career with UPMC Hillman Cancer Center!
Responsibilities:
- Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner. Practices pleasant communications 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. 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 act 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. Perform minor repairs. Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively; monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.
- 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.
- Performs 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.