Medical Lab Technician/Support Technician

UPMC Mercy Health Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Mercy’s Automated Testing Lab in Pittsburgh is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional for a daylight shift from 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays. Hiring into Medical Lab Scientist, Medical Lab Technician, or Laboratory Support Technician roles; Lab Support Technician requires no experience.

MLS/MLT salaries start at $28.90/hour and Laboratory Support Tech starts at $19.80/hour. MLS/MLT roles may qualify for a generous sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Follow procedures for collection and processing of specimens with precision
• Enter patient information into the laboratory information system and ensure sample integrity
• Perform moderately complex or waived tests; high complexity testing only with oversight
• Conduct quality control and document results according to protocols
• Maintain and calibrate equipment and monitor inventory
• Uphold safety, confidentiality, and compliance with lab guidelines

Job description

UPMC Mercy’s Automated Testing Lab

is seeking a dedicated laboratory professional to join our team on a daylight 6 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. shift, with rotating weekends and holidays. If you’re passionate about precision, innovation, and strengthening patient care through high-quality laboratory science, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact. At UPMC Mercy, we advance clinical excellence while compassionately serving everyone to help build healthier communities. Candidates will be hired into the appropriate title based on qualifications—Medical Lab Scientist, Medical Lab Technician, or Laboratory Support Technician (no experience required for Laboratory Support Technician).

The Medical Lab Scientist's salary starts at $28.90/hour. The Laboratory Support Tech's salary starts at $19.80/hour.

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 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.