Join Our Team at UPMC Shadyside – Medical Lab Technician Opportunity!
Are you ready to play a vital role in life-changing medicine? UPMC Shadyside is seeking full-time Medical Lab Technicians and Medical Lab Scientists to join our Automated Testing Lab (ATL)—a cutting-edge, state-of-the-art facility where innovation meets collaboration. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals who prefer steady daylight hours with occasional weekend and holiday coverage.
At ATL, you’ll be part of a supportive and diverse team that works closely together to deliver high-quality, impactful results. If you're looking for a role that offers not only professional growth and recognition, but also the chance to truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
UPMC is Offering a generous Sign-on Bonus of up to $15,000 for those who qualify!
Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Medical Lab Technician's salary starts at $23.44/hour.
Responsibilities:
Perform accurate and timely specimen collection, processing, and analysis, including phlebotomy as needed.
Conduct moderate complexity testing independently, and high complexity testing under supervision.
Recognize and respond to critical or abnormal results, instrument issues, and other lab concerns following established protocols.
Ensure precise data entry and maintain specimen integrity throughout the testing process.
Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab equipment; perform quality control and routine maintenance.
Communicate professionally with patients, providers, and lab team members.
Follow all safety, compliance, and confidentiality standards.
Support training and onboarding of new team members and students.
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.
Medical Lab Scientist:
- 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;
- Prefer 1 year of experience in a hospital laboratory.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems preferred.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- Medical Laboratory Technician MLT(ASCP) or Clinical Laboratory Assistant (CLA) certification preferred.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran