Medical Laboratory Technician - Full Time - Evening Hours - Pittsburgh

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization where you can make a difference in patient care. This role involves performing both routine and complex laboratory analyses, ensuring the highest quality of clinical information. You will operate and maintain advanced laboratory instrumentation, participate in ongoing education, and have the opportunity to mentor new staff. With a supportive environment and a focus on professional development, this position offers a rewarding career path in the healthcare sector. If you are passionate about laboratory science and patient care, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; must meet ongoing education for certification.
• Clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory instrumentation for accurate results.
• Mentor students and new employees in laboratory procedures.

Skills

Laboratory Analysis

Quality Control

Instrumentation Maintenance

Clinical Laboratory Procedures

Education

Associates Degree in ASCP Eligible Program

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.

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