Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) / Medical Lab Tech. (MLT) / Laboratory Support Tech. - Full-time

p data-start="180" data-end="496"spanUPMC Northwest is seeking one skilled strongMedical Laboratory Scientist (MLS)/strong or strongMedical Laboratory Technician (MLT)/strong to join our collaborative, patient-focused team. This role rotates through all areas of the lab, offering variety and professional growth in a supportive environment that values innovation and teamwork./span/pp data-start="498" data-end="801"spanUPMC offerd ucareer development/u and advancement opportunities, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includesu paid time off,/u uretirement plans/u, and utuition assistance./u/span/pp data-start="803" data-end="941"spanBring your skills to a team that’s making a difference every day. Apply today and start your career in Life Changing Medicine with UPMC!/span/phrpspanLaboratory Support Technician salary range: $18.04/hr. – 26.71/hr./spanbrspanMedical Lab Technician salary range: $21.48/hr – $31.19/hr – strongeligible for up to $10,000 sign on bonus!/strong/spanbrspanMedical Laboratory Scientist salary range: $26.97 – $35.51/hr – strongeligible for up to $15,000 sign on bonus! /strong/spanbrspani Title and salary will be determined based on education and experience, and the salary shown reflects the Lab Support Tech role./i/span/ppIn this role, you will engage in the accurate performance of lab testing to diagnose, treat, and evaluate patients that leads to our quality patient care outcomes with opportunity to –/pulliProcess specimens for analysis according to established protocols./liliEnsure testing accuracy and precision by meeting established protocols and timelines./liliIdentify critical or abnormal results and take immediate action according to predetermined guidelines./liliTroubleshoot problems related to instrumentation, methodology, specimens, or supplies./liliParticipate in test development and evaluate new methodologies, equipment, and techniques./liliPerform and document quality control measures to ensure consistent standards./liliReport any incidents or issues to supervisors or pathologists promptly./liliOperate and maintain laboratory equipment, performing minor repairs when necessary./liliEnter patient demographic and test data into the information management system./liliAssist in the training and orientation of new employees and students, promoting a collaborative work environment./li/ulbr pspanstronguLaboratory Support Technician/u/strong/span/pullispanMust meet one of the following criteria:/spanullispanHigh School diploma or equivalent, strongAND/strong at least 2yrs experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) required in a clinical lab,/span/lilispanAssociate degree (with biology and chemistry courses) strongAND/strong at least 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab,/span/lilispanPhlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification strongAND/strong 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab,/span/lilispanSuccessful completion of a 50wk U.S. military medical laboratory training course,/span/lilispanB.S. degree from an accredited institution with a major in a biological or clinical laboratory science/span/lilispanCurrently enrolled in a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3 yrs college credits required./span/li/ul/li/ulpspanstrongMedical Lab Technician/strong/span/pullispanMust meet one of the following criteria:/spanullispanAssociate’s degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) /span/lilispanBachelor 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 /span/lilispanEquivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA ’88 for individuals performing high complexity testing/span/li/ul/li/ulpspanstrongMedical Laboratory Scientist/strong/span/pullispanMust meet one of the following criteria:/spanullispanBachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university strongAND/strong successful completion of an accredited Medical Lab Scientist program /span/lilispanBachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science strongAND/strong ASCP or equivalent categorical or MLT certification/span/lilispanBachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science strongAND /strongat least two years’ experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory. /span/li/ul/li/ulpspanbstrongLicensure, Certifications, and Clearances:/strong/b/span/pullispanASCP Certifications strongPreferred/strong:/spanullispanMedical Technologist MT(ASCP)/span/lilispanMedical Laboratory Scientist MLS (ASCP)/span/lilispanMedical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP)/span/lilispanClinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA)/span/lilispanor equivalent ASCP Certification. /span/li/ul/lilispanAct 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal/span/lilispanAct 33 with renewal/span/lilispanAct 34 with renewal/span/lilispanAct 73 FBI Clearance with renewal/span/li/ulpstrongUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran/strong/p