What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist position at UPMC?
Join a close‑knit, community‑based laboratory team on the evening shift at UPMC St. Margaret!
This role offers a consistent 2:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. schedule, hands‑on experience across core lab areas, and the opportunity to grow through a supportive career ladder for both traditional and non‑traditional lab professionals. You’ll support evening‑shift testing across hematology, chemistry, urinalysis, coagulation, specimen processing, and stat microbiology, including performing differentials on blood smears and body fluids.
SIGN-ON BONUS!!
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS): $15,000 with a 2-year commitment
Medical Lab Technician (MLT): $10,000 with a 2-year commitment
UPMC offers a robust Laboratory Career Ladder, where candidates will be placed into the correct level and status based on education and background.
Responsibilities:
- Provide friendly, professional service to patients, clinicians, and team members, responding promptly to calls and requests.
- Follow laboratory and hospital policies related to safety, quality, compliance, and best practices.
- Collect and process specimens accurately, including phlebotomy as required, ensuring proper handling and labeling.
- Perform laboratory testing using approved methods with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail.
- Identify critical or abnormal results and take appropriate action following established guidelines.
- Recognize factors that may impact test results and apply corrective actions when needed.
- Troubleshoot issues with instruments, testing methods, specimens, or supplies using defined procedures.
- Operate and maintain lab equipment, complete quality control checks, and assist with preventive maintenance.
- Maintain strong knowledge of laboratory techniques, instruments, and how physiological conditions affect results.
- Perform high‑complexity testing independently, support day‑to‑day workflow leadership as assigned, and help train new staff and students.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000