Medical Laboratory Technician - Full Time - Evening Shift - Pittsburgh, PA

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to perform complex analyses and ensure quality clinical information. This role involves operating and maintaining laboratory instruments, verifying test accuracy, and mentoring students and new staff. The position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can stay updated with the latest technologies. If you have a passion for laboratory work and a commitment to quality, this is the perfect opportunity to advance your career in healthcare.

Benefits

$5,000 sign on bonus

Qualifications

• Associates degree in an 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.
• Mentor students and new employees in laboratory testing.

Skills

Laboratory Analysis

Quality Control

Instrumentation Maintenance

Clinical Information Verification

Education

Associates degree in ASCP eligible program

Ongoing education for 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.

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