MLT / MLS / Lab Support Tech - UPMC Washington

UPMC Washington is looking for a Medical Lab Scientist OR a Medical Lab Technician OR a Lab Support Tech to join our team of excellent laboratory professionals in our Microbiology department! 

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, respect and teamwork. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients while furthering your career in a supportive setting. Along with an exciting role, we are happy to offer professional growth opportunities as well as a robust Total Rewards package to help you achieve your goals because we believe you’re at your best when receiving the support you need in all areas of life: professional, personal, financial, and more. Apply today & start your career in Life Changing Medicine with UPMC!

UPMC offers a robust Laboratory Career Ladder, where candidates will be placed into the correct level and status based on education and background; Lab Support Technician (min= $19.80) Medical Laboratory Technician (min= $24.81) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (min= $28.90) and so on! 

Sign On Bonus Information:

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS ): $15,000 with a 2-year commitment
Medical Lab Technician (MLT): $10,000 with a 2-year commitment

MLT/MLS Responsibilities:

·         Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner.

·         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.

·         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.

Lab Support Tech Responsibilities:

• Prepares specimens at workstations for testing.
• Includes building worklists, checking specimens for acceptability (clots, QNS), aliquoting specimens, loading/unloading specimens onto instruments.
• Prepares microscopic slides and plants specimens in microbiologic growth media where required.
• Prepares and replenishes instrument reagents and consumables as needed.

• Assists with specimen/slide storage and retrieval.- Checks pending work lists.  Investigates and resolves any unprocessed work.  - Decontaminates work area, keeping a neat and clean working environment. 

   

• All duties of a Specimen Processor including: Answers phone inquiries. Investigates specimen status and report disposition.  Directs callers to additional resources as needed.- Receives, sorts, prepares and delivers testing-ready specimens for analysis to work areas. - Demonstrates service orientation approach by conveying courtesy, respect, enthusiasm and a positive attitude in work situations.

   

Preferred Qualifications: MLT/MLS Degree or a Bachelor's degree for the Lab Support Tech role.

Schedule: Rotating days, weekends and holidays. Rotating shifts:  6a-2p, 7a-3p, 230p-1030p, 3p-11p