Medical Lab Technician/Support Tech

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Presbyterian recherche un technicien de laboratoire à temps plein pour soutenir le laboratoire de microbiologie. Ce rôle inclut des quarts de nuit le week-end et nécessite de suivre des protocoles pour l'analyse des échantillons. Des candidates auront la possibilité d’accéder à un bonus à la signature et à une augmentation grâce à un programme de nuit après six mois.

Benefits

Prime de signature généreuse

Augmentation de salaire par programme de nuit

Qualifications

• Connaissance des tests analytiques et capacité à reconnaître les résultats critiques.
• Capacité à effectuer des vérifications de contrôle qualité.
• Expérience en tests de haute complexité.

Responsibilities

• Suivre les procédures établies pour la collecte et le traitement des échantillons.
• Opérer et maintenir l'équipement suivant des instructions définies.
• Former et orienter les nouveaux employés.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Analytical Procedures

Quality Control

Problem Solving

Job description

UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a full-time Laboratory Support Technician, Medical Lab Technician, or Medical Lab Scientist to support the Microbiology Lab! This role will work weekend night shifts, 6 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. Friday to Sunday, with rotating holidays.

In this role, you will join a highly innovative lab with a large, diverse group that allows you to make an impact on life-changing medicine. This lab provides high-volume service to multiple hospitals within the UPMC system and is the core laboratory for the Urban area!

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 $28.06/hour. The Laboratory Support Tech's salary starts at 18.80/hour.

You will also be eligible for UPMC's Night Program after 6 months, increasing your shift differential by $2.00 per hour for agreeing to work steady night shift hours!

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 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.