Weekend Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist

About the role

The Weekend Medical Laboratory Technician/Scientist position offers a signing bonus for MLS and MLT external/eligible candidates. The position is part-time with a 2-year commitment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct, direct or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection and implementation.
• 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 take action 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 in a cost-effective manner; monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory.
• Train and orient new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned.
• Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department on a temporary basis as delegated.
• Perform High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH) without direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT): 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; OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS or MT): 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.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances

• Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(ASCP), or equivalent certification preferred. New York License required for NY locations.
• Act 34

Career Growth

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Benefits and Life at UPMC

• Earn over 5 weeks of paid time off every year
• Affordable medical, dental & vision coverage
• Student loan assistance and tuition reimbursement options
• Earn up to 8% of your eligible pay in retirement contributions from UPMC
• Employer-paid life insurance