Medical Lab Technician

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA • 1h ago

Join Our Team at UPMC Shadyside - Advanced Cancer Cellular Therapy (ACCT)

Are you ready to make a life-changing difference every day? UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking a skilled and dedicated Medical Laboratory Technician to join our cutting-edge Advanced Cancer Cellular Therapy Laboratory. In this vital role, you'll work in a dynamic environment where science and compassion come together to create life-saving cellular therapies.

This position primarily follows daylight hours, Monday through Friday. While the core schedule is consistent, adaptability is essential in this unique lab setting.

Our team not only performs high-impact testing and manufacturing but also interacts directly with patients during cellular therapy procedures. This rare hands-on involvement allows you to witness firsthand the powerful results of your expertise.

Ready to be part of something extraordinary? Apply today and help transform lives with every sample you process.

This role is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on bonus!

Responsibilities:

Interacts with all laboratory customers professionally. Responds to telephone inquiries courteously and in a timely manner. Practices pleasant communications both internally and externally.

Adheres to all established laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, methods, quality assurance, proficiency testing, 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 take action as outlined in predetermined protocols.

Processes specimens for analysis. Enters accurate patient demographic information and laboratory test orders into the laboratory information system, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information and sample integrity.

Independently performs Moderately Complex or Waived tests (qualitative and quantitative). Performs High Complexity testing only with the oversight of a Medical Lab Scientist or with result review by a Supervisor or Manager.

Meets established testing protocols for precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner. Recognizes critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follows-up according to established protocols.

Performs and documents Quality Control according to established protocols. Informs supervisory personnel and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents.

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.

Monitors and maintains supplies for functions the position is responsible for; uses materials and reagents cost-effectively.

Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment. Recognizes priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority.

Follows all biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety guidelines. Maintains a safe work environment.

Honors confidentiality of patient information. Follows all compliance guidelines.

Assists with the training and orienting of new employees, students and residents, using established competency and workstation operational guidelines.

Associates 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

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