Laboratory Support Technician

a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } M ake a Meaningful Impact Behind the Scenes! Join our laboratory team and play a vital role in supporting patient care. A s a Laboratory Support Technician, you'll work alongside laboratory professionals to ensure specimens are accurately processed, prepared, and ready for testing .

This role is ideal for detail-oriented individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment and contributing to high-quality patient outcomes. Successful team members actively seek learning opportunities and take initiative in developing new skills across the laboratory . Position: Full-Time Laboratory Support Technician D epartment: A utomated Testing L ab Location: UPMC P assavant - McC andless Shifts: 40 Hours/week; Monday–Friday, 7:30 a .m.–4:00 p.m.

Rotating weekends and holidays on the same shift schedule. Responsibilities Specimen Processing & Support Support testing operations in chemistry, hematology, urinalysis, and microbiology, gaining exposure to a broad range of laboratory disciplines while working alongside experienced laboratory professionals Receive, sort, prepare, and distribute specimens for testing , including aliquoting and instrument loading/unloading Verify specimen acceptability while investigating processing issues Monitor pending worklists and resolve unprocessed specimens A ssist with specimen and slide storage and retrieval Prepare microscopic slides and perform basic microbiology specimen setup where applicable A nswer incoming calls and provide support regarding specimen status and reports Quality & Laboratory Operations Help maintain laboratory supplies and inventory levels M aintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment Clean and test laboratory equipment, eyewash stations, and safety showers as assigned Properly sort and dispose of laboratory waste Transport specimens and laboratory supplies as needed Perform routine instrument maintenance and temperature monitoring Prepare and replenish laboratory reagents and consumables Complete assigned quality assurance (Q A ) and quality control (QC) activities Other duties as assigned Note: All competencies must be achieved.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions associated with the role. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; }

(one of the following): High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical laboratory , OR Associate degree with coursework in biology and chemistry and 1 year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical laboratory , OR Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and 1 year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical laboratory , OR Successful completion of a 50-week U.

S. military medical laboratory training program , OR Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related laboratory field from an accredited institution, OR Currently enrolled in a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent training program with at least 3 years of college coursework completed .

Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)(ASCP) certification or equivalent. Licensure, Certifications & Clearances Valid driver's license, if required by the department. Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance.

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