Medical Technologist (MT) & Medical Lab Technician (MLT) (Limited Casual)
Company: UPMC
Location: Jamestown
Posted on: July 16, 2021
Job Description:
Description
UPMC Chautauqua is
searching for a Limited Casual Medical
Technologist (MT) or Medical Lab
Technician (MLT) to join their team of excellent
laboratory professionals!
Apply today & start your career
in Life Changing Medicine with UPMC!
*Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job
title & salary based on their experience and
education.
Purpose:
In this role,
you 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.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Maintain in-depth
knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their
interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting
test results.
- Conduct, direct
or assist with test development and methodology/equipment
evaluation, selection and implementation.
- Performs High
Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH) without direct
supervision.
- Assume
responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department
on a temporary basis as delegated.
- Train and orient
new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as
assigned.
Standard
Responsibilities:
- Performs in
accordance with system-wide
competencies/behaviors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
*Applicants will be placed
in the appropriate job title & salary based on their education &
experience.
- Medical
Technologist:
- 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.
- 1 year experience in a hospital
laboratory preferred.
- Knowledge of medical terminology
and laboratory information systems preferred.
- Medical Lab Technician:
- 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 AND ASCP or equivalent
certification,
- OR equivalent education and experience as
defined by CLIA '88 for individuals performing high complexity
testing.
- 1 year's experience in a hospital laboratory
preferred.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and
laboratory information systems preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and
Clearances:
- New York License Required for NY
Locations.
- ASCP Certifications
Preferred:
- Medical
Technologist MT(ASCP),
- Medical Laboratory Scientist MLS
(ASCP),
- Medical Laboratory Technician
MLT(ASCP),
- Clinical Laboratory Assistant
(CLA),
- or equivalent ASCP
Certification.
UPMC is an equal opportunity employer.
Minority/Females/Veterans/Individuals with
Disabilities
Keywords: UPMC, Erie , Medical Technologist (MT) & Medical Lab Technician (MLT) (Limited Casual), Other , Jamestown, Pennsylvania
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