Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/Medical Lab Technician (MLT)/Laboratory Support Technician

UPMC; Seneca (PA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician, where you'll play a vital role in diagnosing and treating patients. This position offers a collaborative environment that values innovation and teamwork, ensuring you can grow professionally while contributing to exceptional patient care. With competitive salaries and sign-on bonuses available, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in life-changing medicine. Embrace a role that not only challenges you but also supports your personal and professional growth in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Professional Growth Opportunities

Total Rewards Package

Collaborative Work Environment

Qualifications

• Accurate performance of lab testing to support quality patient care.
• Engagement in troubleshooting and quality control measures.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens and ensure testing accuracy according to protocols.
• Identify critical results and take immediate action as needed.
• Assist in training new employees and promote teamwork.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Specimen Processing

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Patient Data Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Certification as Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

Information Management System

Job description

UPMC Northwest welcomes you to join our team of lab professionals as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Lab Technicians (MLT)! Our roles are generalist opportunities, supporting and rotating through all areas of the laboratory.

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!

Medical Lab Technician salary range: $21.48/hr - $31.19/hr -eligible for up to $10,000 sign on bonus!

Medical Laboratory Scientist salary range: $26.97 - $35.51/hr -eligible for up to $15,000 sign on bonus!

In this role, you will engage in the accurate performance of lab testing to diagnose, treat, and evaluate patients that leads to our quality patient care outcomes with opportunity to -

• Process specimens for analysis according to established protocols.
• Ensure testing accuracy and precision by meeting established protocols and timelines.
• Identify critical or abnormal results and take immediate action according to predetermined guidelines.
• Troubleshoot problems related to instrumentation, methodology, specimens, or supplies.
• Participate in test development and evaluate new methodologies, equipment, and techniques.
• Perform and document quality control measures to ensure consistent standards.
• Report any incidents or issues to supervisors or pathologists promptly.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, performing minor repairs when necessary.
• Enter patient demographic and test data into the information management system.
• Assist in the training and orientation of new employees and students, promoting a collaborative work environment.