Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Lab Technician, Daylight

at  UPMC

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST/MEDICAL LAB TECHNICIAN, DAYLIGHT

Job ID: 6048657062
Status: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Shift: Day Job
Facility: UPMC Presbyterian
Department: Special Hematology
Location: 200 Lothrop St, Pittsburgh, PA
Union Position: No
Salary Range: $ 25.74-38.21 USD
UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a full-time Medical Lab Scientist or Medical Lab Technician to support the Flow Cytometry Laboratory! We are looking for individuals who are interested in daylight hours that include some weekend and holiday on-call responsibilities.
The Clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory provides specialized clinical testing that is used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and in the evaluation of a patient’s response to the treatment of hematolymphoid neoplasms. We are the only clinical Flow Cytometry Laboratory in the UPMC system offering unique opportunities to build and develop skills to perform this highly complex testing. We offer a career ladder to support growth and advancement within the lab!

• Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance, and personnel policies. Follow established procedures for the collection (including phlebotomy, as required) and processing of specimens for analysis including the appropriateness and stability of the sample.
• Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
• Recognize critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols.
• Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and initiate the necessary corrective action according to established protocols. Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols.
• Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined schedules and written instructions to perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration. Perform minor repairs. Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively; monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments, their interrelationships and physiological conditions affecting test results.
• Conduct, direct, or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection, and implementation.
• Performs High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH) without direct supervision.
• Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department temporarily as delegated.
• Train and orient new employees, students, and residents, as applicable and as assigned.