Medical Technologist - Full Time - Rotational Hours - West Penn Hospital

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled laboratory analyst to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will independently conduct both routine and complex laboratory analyses, ensuring the highest standards of quality and accuracy in clinical information. You will also have the opportunity to mentor and guide junior staff, fostering an environment of growth and development within the laboratory. With a focus on ethical practices and compliance, this position offers a chance to make a significant impact in patient care. If you are passionate about laboratory science and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

$10,000 sign on bonus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an ASCP eligible program is required.
• MLS, MT, or ASCP Certification required within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens.
• Mentor and oversee laboratory staff and ensure quality control.

Skills

Laboratory Analysis

Quality Control

Clinical Consultation

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in ASCP eligible program

MLS, MT, Categorical or Specialty ASCP Certification

Clinical Laboratory Technologist (New York)

Tools

Laboratory Instrumentation

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

$10,000 sign on bonus available

GENERAL OVERVIEW:
This job independently performs routine and highly complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens in one or more sections of the laboratory.

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. (40%)
• Operates, calibrates, checks, and maintains instrumentation. Recognizes problems with quality control and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (30%)
• Provides oversight and mentors ALT, MLT, phlebotomist, students, and new employees in laboratory testing following system policies and procedures, as well as any applicable State regulations, to ensure accuracy and quality (20%)
• Serves as a consultant to medical laboratory technicians, phlebotomists, other health care providers, as needed. Participates in continuing education to ensure growth and development of the laboratory. (5%)
• May collect and process patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within the expected time frames. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in ASCP eligible program
• If located in Pennsylvania: MLS, MT, Categorical or Specialty ASCP Certification, required within 1 year of hire. Incumbents in role as of June 1, 2022 are exempt from this expectation.
• If located in New York: Clinical Laboratory Technologist

Preferred

• 1 to 2 year's clinical laboratory experience

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.