Medical Laboratory Scientist/ Technician

Purpose: Accurately analyzes and reports all tests ordered by the Medical Staff in a timely manner and according to laboratory procedures and regulatory guidelines to aid in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.

Performs and reports waived, moderately complex, and highly complex test procedures on patient specimens adhering to the Section’s Standard Operating Procedures Provides excellent patient care through clinical correlation of results, identification of patterns of bias, rapid notification of appropriate caregivers of critical value Ensures that major automated equipment is operational by performing required maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting procedures; including contacting Performs required calibration and quality control procedures and maintains records to ensure tests are being performed within established parameters Performs proficiency testing as assigned and review results with laboratory clinical leaders Assists in evaluation and generation of compliant documentation for the validation of new procedures and equipment to provide the physician Participates in opportunities for continuing education and/or teaching, training according to the Section Performance Standards to enhance technical skills of Responsible for inventory of supplies, including providing assistance with monitoring supplies, ordering, and placing received supplies into storage Completes all work and resolves or appropriately passes ongoing issues to incoming staff within the scheduled shift As a representative of Common Spirit Health, utilizes professionalism and Human Kindness while communicating with physicians, hospital staff, patients, cow Adheres to all regulatory requirements Bachelor's Degree in a biological or chemical science as defined by CLIA.

Must be appropriately trained in clinical laboratory science as evaluated by the Director of the Clinical Laboratory Medical Lab Technician: Associate’s 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: California: CLS:CA Nevada: CLS:NV or GS:NV North Dakota: MT-L:ND Tennessee: MT-L:TN or MTASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet) Georgia: MTASCP or equivalent certification (per requirement sheet ) Other state license not required Preferred: MLS (ASCP) or equivalent (Per requirement sheet) UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder, based on their individual experience and education.