Medical Lab Scientist/Technician, Daylight - Camp Hill, United States - University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

Description

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Medical Lab Scientist (Medical Technologist) or Medical Lab Technician to support our Camp Hill medical oncology office.

This a patient-facing role, where you'll get to use your phlebotomy skills, as well as your medical laboratory skills to make a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients.

This position will work Monday-Friday daylight hours and receive full-time benefits. No weekends or holidays are required

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.

• Medical Lab Technician salaries start at $19.71/hr.
• Medical Lab Scientist salaries start at $24.74/hr.

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000 is available for Med Lab Scientist candidates meeting their education, licensure, and experience requirements at the Medical Technologist level Med Lab Tech candidates can qualify for up to a $10,000 bonus.

Responsibilities:

• Interacts with all laboratory customers professionally. Responds to telephone inquiries courteously and in a timely manner. Practices pleasant communications 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:
Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title & salary based on their experience and education.


Medical Laboratory Scientist:

• 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 technologist performing high complexity testing.
• Prefer 1 year experience in a hospital laboratory.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Medical Lab Technician:

• Associate degree in 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 years' experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(ASCP), or equivalent certification preferred.
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran