Description

UPMC Mercy is hiring a full-time Medical Technologist or Medical Lab Technician to support the Microbiology Lab!  We are looking for individuals who are interested in working the daylight schedule of 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. shifts Monday through Friday, with rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities.  Weekend shifts are 6 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Medical Technologists' salary starts at $24.99/hour.

UPMC is currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for MTs and MLTs working Part Time! Sign-On Bonus Details:

Medical Lab Technician:

• $7,000 for a 2-year commitment
• $10,000 for a 3-year commitment

Medical Technologist:

• $10,000 for a 2-year commitment
• $15,500 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.
• Perform Microbiology, Serology, Virology, and other Immunoassays and analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision and accuracy and in a timely matter. Resp. #4: Process all Microbiology, Virology, and Immunology

Qualifications

Medical Lab Technician:

• 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. 
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a hospital laboratory preferred. 
• Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.

Medical Technologist:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Medical Technology program OR;
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification OR;
• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory OR;
• Equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 and PA Bureau of Laboratories for technologists performing high complexity testing.
• Prefer 1 year of experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Knowledge of 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

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