- Client Communication:
- Specimen Handling:
- Specimen Preparation:
- Microscopic and Microbiological Tasks:
- Customer Service Excellence:
- Instrument Maintenance:
- Inventory Management:
- Reagent Preparation:
- Quality Assurance:
- Specimen Management:
- Workflow Monitoring:
- Environmental Safety:
- Safety Equipment Maintenance:
- Waste Management:
- Logistical Support:
- High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 2yrs experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) required in a clinical lab, OR
- Associate degree (with biology and chemistry courses) and at least 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, OR
- Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, OR
- Successful completion of a 50wk U.S. military medical laboratory training course, OR
- B.S. degree from an accredited institution with a major in a biological or clinical laboratory science OR
- Currently enrolled in an MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3yrs college credits
- Valid driver's license if one is departmentally required.
- Act 34
- Medical Laboratory Assistant MLA (ASCP) or equivalent certification
Laboratory Support Technician - Erie, United States - UPMC
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Description
Do you want to become a life changer? We invite you to consider joining our UPMC Hamot Lab team as a Laboratory Support Technician In this full-time role that serves our day shift with rotating weekends and holidays, there is an opportunity to partner with a multidisciplinary team to support analytic activities that are critical to specimen analysis and providing supreme patient care.
Common Activities in Role:
Manage the reception, organization, preparation, and distribution of specimens to designated laboratory areas, ensuring they are ready for analysis.
At designated workstations, prepare specimens for analysis, which includes creating worklists, verifying specimen integrity, aliquoting, and loading/unloading onto instruments.
Assist in restocking laboratory supplies to maintain adequate levels and organize storage areas for supplies at room temperature, refrigerated, or frozen conditions.
Maintain a clean and orderly work environment, decontaminate areas as required, and manage laboratory glassware cleanliness, including residue testing.
Required
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Required
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran