Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

UPMC International; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Job summary

UPMC Shadyside is seeking a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to support the Automated Testing Lab (ATL) in Pittsburgh. Evening hours are 2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., with rotating weekends and holidays.

The lab is a modern facility offering growth and recognition opportunities. Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Follow established procedures for collection and processing of specimens for analysis, including sample appropriateness and stability.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision and efficiency.
• Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow protocols; identify issues with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act accordingly.
• Operate and maintain equipment, perform QC, preventive maintenance, calibration, minor repairs, and manage reagents and supply inventory effectively.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, instruments and factors affecting test results.
• Assist with test development, methodology and equipment evaluation, selection, and implementation.
• Perform High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH) without direct supervision.
• Provide first-line supervision of the section/department temporarily as delegated.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents as applicable.

Job description

UPMC Shadyside is hiring a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Laboratory Technician to support the Automated Testing Lab (ATL)!

We are looking for individuals who are interested in working evening hours (2:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.), with rotating weekends and holidays.

The Automated Testing Lab is a modern, state-of-the-art facility where you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on life-changing medicine. Our lab offers a diverse team that works closely together, and opportunities for growth and recognition!

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Medical Lab Technician salary starts at $23.44 an hour.

UPMC Shadyside is also offering a Sign-on Bonus of up to $15,000 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.