Description
UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a part-time Medical Lab Technician to support the Automated Testing Lab (ATL)! We are looking for individuals who are interested in night (11:15 pm to 7:15 am) shift roles. The schedule will consist of varying nights with holiday and weekend responsibilities.
UPMC is excited to offer a night program incentive! Participants of the program will receive an additional $2.00 per hour on top of their off-shift differential for working steady night shifts. Participants must commit to working to the maximum of their employment status (part-time or full-time) as night shift hours.
UPMC is currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for MLTs! Sign-On Bonus Details:
- $3,500 for a 2-year commitment
- $5,000 for a 3-year commitment
Responsibilities:
- Interacts with all laboratory customers professionally. Responds to telephone inquiries courteously and in a timely manner.
- Practices pleasant communication both internally and externally.
- Meets established testing protocols for precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
- Recognizes critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follows-up according to established protocols.
- Independently performs Moderately Complex, or Waived tests (qualitative and quantitative).
- Performs High Complexity testing only with the oversight of a Medical technologist, or with result review by a Supervisor or Manager.
- Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment.
- Recognizes priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.
- Performs and documents Quality Control according to established protocols. Informs supervisory personnel and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents.
- Assists with the training and orienting of new employees, students and residents, using established competency and workstation operational guidelines.
- Monitors and maintains supplies for those functions for which the position is responsible; uses materials and reagents in a cost-effective manner.
- Processes specimens for analysis. Enters accurate patient demographic information and laboratory test orders into the laboratory information system, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information as well as sample integrity.
- Honors confidentiality of patient information. Follows all compliance guidelines.
- Adheres to all established laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, methods, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and personnel policies.
- Follows all biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety guidelines. Maintains a safe work environment.
- Maintains instruments following procedural calibrations, quality control, and daily maintenance and troubleshooting when necessary.
Qualifications
- Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as either a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA),OR
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science, OR
- Equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing.
- Experience: Minimum 1 year's experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification preferred.
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.
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