Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Laboratory Technician - UPMC Washington in Washington

Energy Jobline ZR; Washington; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC Washington is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) to join a team of experienced laboratory professionals. The selected applicant will be hired into either job title based on qualifications, with potential placement on the Lab Career Ladder depending on experience and education.

Pay scale reflects MLS level; MLT may be considered at a different level. Responsibilities include processing specimens, performing high complexity testing, ensuring

Qualifications

• MLS: B.S. in science AND CAHEA MLS program OR B.S. in science with MLS certification OR B.S. in lab science with 2+ years in clinical lab.
• MLT: A.S. in lab science with certification OR B.S. in lab science with 6 months of clinical lab experience.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and LIS.

Responsibilities

• Interact with laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to inquiries.
• Adhere to laboratory, hospital policies on procedures, quality control, safety, and compliance.
• Follow procedures for specimen collection and processing for analysis.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures accurately and timely.
• Recognize critical and abnormal results and act per protocol.
• Identify factors affecting results and take corrective action.
• Maintain knowledge of techniques, instruments, and conditions affecting tests.
• Conduct or assist with test development and equipment evaluation.
• Perform High Complexity Testing without direct supervision.
• Provide first-line supervision of the section/department as delegated.

Skills

Medical terminology

Laboratory information systems

Customer service

Education

B.S. in biological/chemical/clinical lab science + MLS program (CAHEA accredited)

ASCP or equivalent certification

A.S. in laboratory science + MLT certification

6 months hospital lab experience (for MLT path)

Tools

LIS (Laboratory Information Systems)

Job description

Job Description

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

**The selected applicant will be hired into either job title based on qualifications. Additionally, applicants may be hired into different levels of the Lab Career Ladder based on experience and education. The pay scale shown on the job posting is only reflective of an MLS not an MLT.**

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.

Schedule:

Shifts will predominantly be 8 hr. shifts. Start times vary across all three shifts: 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm and 10pm- 6am. May include up to 2 weekends a month and will be placed into a holiday rotation schedule. Would prefer a candidate that can be available a minimum of 8-10 days a month. A little more availability for initial training would be needed; most training takes place 6am-2pm (may have some flexibility).

Medical Laboratory Scientist Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Medical Lab Scientist program, OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP or equivalent categorical or MLT certification, OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years’ experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory.
• Prefer 1 year experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems .
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification .

Medical Laboratory Technician Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science, with 6 months of clinical laboratory experience OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA ’88 for individuals performing high complexity testing.
• Minimum 1-years’ experience in a hospital laboratory .
• Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems .
• Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification .

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification .
• New York License required for NY locations.
• Act 34
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