Medical Lab Technician

UPMC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On $12k

Sign-On $18k

Job summary

UPMC Kane is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to join the on-site lab team. The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 3pm–11:30pm, with occasional holiday coverage. Sign-on bonuses of $12,000 (2-year commitment) or $18,000 (3-year commitment) are available, with terms applying.

Provide accurate routine and STAT analyses under supervision of Medical Lab Scientist. Responsibilities include specimen collection and processing, data entry into the LIS, adherence to QA protocols, and maintenance of

Qualifications

• Undergo training to perform moderately complex or waived tests independently.
• Maintain quality control and adhere to QA protocols.
• Accurately enter patient demographics and test orders into the LIS.

Responsibilities

• Interact professionally with laboratory customers and respond to inquiries.
• Follow lab and hospital policies, QA, proficiency testing, and safety procedures.
• Recognize critical results and take appropriate action according to protocols.
• Perform specimen processing and data entry into LIS.
• Conduct tests with oversight for high-complexity procedures.
• Maintain timely and accurate testing within established protocols.
• Perform quality control and communicate issues to supervisors.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and inventory.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information and safety compliance.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Quality control

Lab Information System

Equipment maintenance

Education

Medical Laboratory Technician program

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information System)

Job description

UPMC Kane is hiring a Medical Lab Technician to join the team!

This position is full-time, Monday- Friday 3pm-11:30pm. Occasional holiday coverage required.

Sign-On Bonus Available!

• $12,000 Sign-On Bonus available with a 2-year work commitment.
• $18,000 Sign-On Bonus available with a 3-year work commitment.

Bonus eligibility and terms apply.

Purpose

Provide for the accurate performance of routine and STAT laboratory analytical methods. These tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and in the evaluation of a patient's response to treatment. Apply competent clinical knowledge to achieve accurate clinical testing which leads to quality patient care outcomes. Work with and under Medical Lab Scientist's supervision.

Responsibilities:

• Interacts with all laboratory customers professionally. Responds to telephone inquiries courteously and in a timely manner. Practices pleasant communications both internally and externally.
• Adheres to all established laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, methods, quality assurance, proficiency testing, 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 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.