Medical Technologist Sr - Genomics - Full Time - Day Shift - Core Lab

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare network in Pittsburgh is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist to perform routine and complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree, certification as an MLS or MT, and 3 to 5 years of clinical laboratory experience. The position includes operating lab instruments, mentoring students, and may include supervisory duties. This is a great opportunity to contribute to healthcare in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ASCP eligible program or successful completion of HEW exam required.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT) certification needed within one year of hire.
• 3 to 5 years of clinical laboratory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine and complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens.
• Operates and maintains laboratory instrumentation and quality control.
• Mentors new hires and students in laboratory procedures.

Skills

Clinical laboratory procedures

Quality control troubleshooting

Mentoring others

Education

Bachelor's degree in ASCP eligible program

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Medical Technologist (MT)

Job description

General Overview

Independently performs routine and highly complex laboratory analyses on clinical specimens in one or more sections of the laboratory. Assists lab management with the daily operations of the department.

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. Troubleshoots problems with quality controls and test procedures and takes appropriate action to ensure quality clinical information. (20%)
• Serves as a consultant to laboratory personnel and other health care providers, as needed. Participates in continuing education to ensure growth and development of the laboratory. (10%)
• May collect and process patient specimens in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures and within the expected time frames. (10 %)
• May mentor MT/MLT, phlebotomy, and lab processor students and new hires in laboratory testing following AHN policies and procedures. (10%)
• Communicates with manager, supervisor or co-workers concerning the needs of the laboratory including supplies for efficient laboratory operations. (5%)
• Assumes supervisory duties, as assigned, in the absence of the immediate supervisor. (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in ASCP eligible program or successful completion of HEW exam. Meet ongoing education requirements for certification.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) OR Medical Technologist (MT) within one year of hire. Incumbents employed as AHN Medical Technologists prior 6/1/2022 are exempt from this expectation.
• 3 to 5 years of clinical laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior supervisory experience.

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