Full-Time Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

Full-Time MLT / MLS (Cranberry)

• NEW
• SIGN-ON BONUS!!   MLS and MLT external / eligible candidates (Part-Time status will receive 1 / 2)

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS ) :

Medical Lab Technician (MLT) :

UPMC offers a robust Laboratory Career Ladder, where candidates will be placed into the correct level and status based on education and background; Medical Laboratory Technician (min= $21.48) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (min= $26.97) and so on!

Lab Techs will : Provide authority, responsibility and accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory testing of a routine and advanced nature. These tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and in the evaluation of a patient's response to treatment. Apply competent clinical knowledge to achieve accurate clinical testing which leads to quality patient care outcomes.

Hours : Full-Time MLT / MLS will work 40 hours / week. Day / evening rotation, with 3 evening weekends required.

Responsibilities :

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) :

Associate degree in a laboratory science with certification (or eligible new graduate) from an accredited institution as either a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or as a Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA)

OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science

OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity testing.

Minimum 1 years' experience in a hospital laboratory preferred.  Familiarity with medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS or MT) :

Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college / university AND successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Medical Technology program

OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college / university with a major in biological, chemical, physical or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP categorical certification

OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college / university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least two years' experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory technician (MLT) in a clinical laboratory

OR equivalent education and experience as defined by CLIA '88 and PA Bureau of Laboratories for technologist performing high complexity testing. Prefer 1 year experience in a hospital laboratory. Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances :

Medical Technologist MT(ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS(ASCP), or equivalent certification preferred

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran