Medical Laboratory Technician - Full Time - Evening Hours - Pittsburgh

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled laboratory technician to perform complex analyses on clinical specimens. This role involves operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, ensuring quality control, and participating in ongoing education programs. The ideal candidate will have an associates degree in an ASCP eligible program and a passion for clinical laboratory work. Join a company that values ethical standards and provides a supportive environment for professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to quality healthcare and make a difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus

Qualifications

• Associates degree in ASCP eligible program or equivalent required.
• Clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens.
• Operate, calibrate, and maintain laboratory instrumentation.

Skills

Laboratory Analysis

Quality Control

Instrumentation Maintenance

Clinical Laboratory Experience

Education

Associates Degree in ASCP Eligible Program

Medical Laboratory Technician Certification

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

$5,000 sign on bonus available

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Performs routine and highly complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens in various sections of the laboratory under supervision.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of routine and complex procedures using established criteria to provide quality clinical information. Verifies analytic accuracy, precision, sensitivity and linearity for test methods. (50%)
• Operates, calibrates, checks and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (30%)
• Participates in programs to keep updated with current and changing technologies. (5%)
• May collect and process patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within the expected time frames. (5%)
• Maintains the cleanliness of the work area and adequate supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (5%)
• May mentor MT/MLT, phlebotomy, and lab processor students and new employees in laboratory testing following AHN policies and procedures. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum:

• Associates degree in ASCP eligible program or equivalent. Meet ongoing education requirements for certification.

Preferred:

• Clinical laboratory experience.
• Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent.

Disclaimer: The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.

As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times. In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.

Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct. This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.

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