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Lead Medical Laboratory Technician/Lead Medical Lab Scientist

$31.83 per hour

UPMC Altoona

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children - Join UPMC's World-Class Laboratory Team!


UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, a nationally ranked pediatric hospital recognized for excellence in care, research, and innovation, is currently seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician to join our Automated Testing Laboratory on daylight shift .


At our facility, you'll be part of a family-focused, team-oriented environment where your contributions truly matter. If you're looking for a rewarding career that blends professional growth with a strong sense of purpose, we invite you to explore what it means to be a part of the UPMC Children's team.


Why UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh?

  • Be part of a world-renowned pediatric hospital consistently ranked among the best in the nation
  • Work with cutting-edge laboratory technology in a modern, collaborative environment
  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Career advancement and professional development opportunities
  • Make a direct impact on pediatric care and outcomes
Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Lead Medical Lab Scientist title starts at $31.83 hourly.

UPMC is Offering a generous Sign-on Bonus for those who qualify!

Responsibilities:
  • SERVE AS A ROLE MODEL:
    • Represents the Laboratory on Hospital committees as needed
    • Adheres to abnormal and/or critical results reporting policy and turn-around-time policy.
    • Complies with attendance and tardiness policy. Helps to monitor subordinate attendance and tardiness.
    • Adheres to the compliance policy and serves as a resource for subordinate questions.
    • Adheres to all safety policies as outlined in the Laboratory Safety Manual.
  • ACT AS A SUPERVISOR DESIGNATE:
    • Assumes supervisory duties as needed.
    • Evaluates problems in the absence of the Supervisor and solves those that are possible. Communicates problems with the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager or Director as appropriate.
  • OPERATIONS:
    • All duties of a Medical Lab Technician
    • Ensures that instrument maintenance and/or function checks are performed and documented accurately, according to procedure.
    • Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions and informs the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager or Director of problems.
    • Reviews QC logs. Documents and brings to the attention of the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager or Director any errors, omissions or discrepancies in QC.
    • Compiles QA data and prepares reports as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager or Director.
    • Monitors proficiency testing activity and assists the Director with evaluation of results and documentation of responses to deficiencies.
    • Assists the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager with staff scheduling as directed.
  • PURCHASING AND INVENTORY:
    • Demonstrates awareness of appropriate inventory levels in all relevant sections of the laboratory.
    • Takes action to prevent supply shortages or overages.
    • Performs purchasing of supplies in the absence of the Laboratory Supervisor or Manager as directed.
  • TRAINING, DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION:
    • New procedures are mastered within established time frames.
    • Demonstrates awareness of changes in procedures and protocols.
    • Performs orientation and training assignments in an organized, thorough manner.
    • Serves as a resource to other employees by sharing knowledge of procedures or testing outcomes when consulted.
    • Develops, performs and/or evaluates special projects.
    • Performs test evaluations and validations of new procedures and/or reagent systems.
    • Formulates, authors and/or revises procedures according to CLSI guidelines.
    • Prepares and delivers student lectures and bench instruction where relevant.
  • COMPETENCY:
    • Assists supervisory personnel in the observation and documentation of laboratory staff competency.
    • Completes all assigned duties within the required time frame.
Qualifications:

Lead Medical Lab Technician:
  • Three years' experience with certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Four years' experience without certification required, including two years' experience in the host laboratory preferred.
Lead Medical Lab Scientist:
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an accredited Medical Lab Scientist program, OR
  • Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP or equivalent categorical or MLT 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.
  • Three years' experience as a Medical Lab Scientist strongly preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  • ASCP or equivalent certification in Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) or categorical certification preferred.
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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