Upmc Passavant · 6 days ago
Full-Time Laboratory Support Technician
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$18.99/hr - $28.11/hr
1+ years expUPMC Passavant is a healthcare facility seeking a Laboratory Support Technician. The role involves conducting laboratory testing, ensuring quality patient care outcomes, and maintaining laboratory equipment while adhering to established protocols and safety regulations.
Hospital & Health Care
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
All duties inclusive of an MLT (Medical Laboratory technician), and:
Interact with all laboratory customers courteously and professionally; respond to telephone inquiries in a timely manner
Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results
Adhere to established laboratory and hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance 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
Assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department on a temporary basis as delegated
Performs High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH) without direct supervision
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 2yrs experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) required in a clinical lab
OR Associate degree (with biology and chemistry courses) and at least 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab
OR Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab
OR Successful completion of a 50wk U.S. military medical laboratory training course
ORB.S. degree from an accredited institution with a major in a biological or clinical laboratory science
OR Currently enrolled in a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3 yrs college credits required
Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(ASCP), or equivalent certification preferred
New York License required for NY locations
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Company
Upmc Passavant
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is a $23 billion integrated global nonprofit health enterprise that has 92,000 employees, 40 hospitals with more than 8,000 licensed bed
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Susan Hoolahan
Chief Nursing Officer,Vice President Operations,Vice President Patient Care
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