Kane Medical Laboratory Scientists - UPMC

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UPMC Kane is searching for
Medical Laboratory Scientists &
Medical Lab Technicians (MLTs) to join their team of excellent laboratory professionals These roles are generalist opportunities that will support and rotate through all areas of the laboratory.


Multiple positions & shifts available
Apply today & start your career in Life Changing Medicine with UPMC
Eligible positions include the opportunity for up to an $18,000 sign-on bonus

In this role, you will engage in the accurate performance of lab testing to diagnose, treat, and evaluate patients that leads to our quality patient care outcomes.

Testing

• Process specimens for analysis.
• MLTs perform Moderately Complex, or Waived tests; perform High Complexity testing with the oversight of a Medical Laboratory Scientist, or with result review by a Supervisor/Manager.
• MLSs perform High Complexity Testing without direct supervision.
• Meet established testing protocols for precision, accuracy, and timeliness
• Recognize critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follows-up according to established protocols and factors that affect measurements and results to initiate the necessary solution.
• Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols.
• Engage in test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection, and implementation.

Organization and Maintenance

• Perform and document quality control according to established protocols.
• Inform supervisors or pathologists of any incidents.
• Operate and maintain equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Enter patient demographic and test information into the information system.
• Honor patient confidentiality.
• Monitor and maintain supplies.

Knowledge

• Maintain knowledge of techniques, principles, instruments, their interrelationships, and physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Assist with training and orienting new employees, students and residents.
• Create a safe work environment by following all biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety guidelines.
• Adhere to laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, methods, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and personnel policies.
• Follow procedures for the collection and processing of specimens for analysis including the appropriateness and stability of the sample.
• Follow all compliance guidelines.

Communication

• Engage with laboratory and hospital customers & peers professionally, courteously, and timely.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment.

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

• 
  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.
• 1 year experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
• 
  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 AND ASCP or equivalent certification,
• OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing.
• 1 years' experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.
• Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• New York License Required for NY Locations.
• ASCP Certifications Preferred:
• Medical Technologist MT(ASCP),
• Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP),
• Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP),
• Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA),
• or equivalent ASCP Certification.

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities