Weekend Program Medical Laboratory Technician/Medical Laboratory Scientist - Auto Lab

UPMC St. Margaret is hiring a full-time Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Laboratory Scientist to support the Automated Testing Lab (ATL)!

The Automated Testing Lab is a modern, state-of-the-art facility where you will have the opportunity to make a direct impact on life-changing medicine. Our lab offers a diverse team that works closely together, and opportunities for growth and recognition!

Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Medical Lab Technician salary starts at $21.48 an hour.

UPMC St. Margaret is also offering a Sign-on Bonus of up to $15,000 for those who qualify!

Weekend Program Guidelines:

• Eligible participants must work 48 weekends per year, 24 hours per weekend (either two 12-hour or three 8-hour shifts per weekend), between the hours of Friday at 3 p.m. and Monday at 7 a.m.

• 15% differential on your base rate

• Minimum of six months of experience is required.

• Eligible participants may use up to a total of 96 hours of a combination of scheduled and unscheduled Paid Time Off (PTO) and Ill Time Off (ITO) on the weekends for a maximum of eight weekend shifts off in a fiscal year. Holiday scheduling and work requirements will mirror the department's standard expectations for non-weekend staff.

• Working an extra shift during the week shall not offset a participant's obligation to work 24 weekend hours per weekend. Weekday hours will be paid at the participant's regular weekday rate.

Job Description:

• Customer Interaction: Courteously and professionally interact with all laboratory customers and respond to telephone inquiries promptly.

• Policy Adherence: Follow laboratory and hospital policies regarding procedures, quality control, safety, and compliance.

• Specimen Handling: Collect and process specimens (including phlebotomy) according to established procedures, ensuring sample appropriateness and stability.

• Analytical Procedures: Perform qualitative and quantitative analyses with precision and accuracy, recognizing and following up on critical or abnormal results.

• Problem Resolution: Identify and address issues with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results as per protocols.

• Equipment Maintenance: Operate and maintain equipment, perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, calibration, and minor repairs.

• Resource Management: Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively and maintain inventory.

• Knowledge Maintenance: Stay updated on techniques, principles, and instruments affecting test results.

• Test Development: Assist with test development, methodology, and equipment evaluation and implementation.

• High Complexity Testing: Perform high complexity testing independently.

• Supervision: Temporarily supervise the section/department as needed.

• Training: Train and orient new employees, students, and residents.

• Associate's degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

• OR

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science, with 6 months of clinical laboratory experience

• OR

• Equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing.

• Minimum 1year'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. New York license required for NY locations.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran