Medical Laboratory Scientist
Job Description
UPMC Chautauqua is excited to welcome you as a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS)!
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Eligible positions include the opportunity for up to an $18,000 sign-on bonus!
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As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, respect, and teamwork. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients while furthering your career in a supportive setting. Along with an exciting role, we are happy to offer professional growth opportunities as well as a robust Total Rewards package to help you achieve your goals because we believe you’re at your best when receiving the support you need in all areas of life: professional, personal, financial, and more.
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Apply today & start your career in Life Changing Medicine with UPMC!
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New York state licensure is required.
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Responsibilities: In this role, you will engage in the accurate performance of lab testing to assist diagnosing, treating, and evaluating patients that leads to our quality patient care outcomes.
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Testing
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- Process specimens for analysis.
- Meet established testing protocols for precision, accuracy, and timeliness
- Recognize critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follows-up according to established protocols and factors that affect measurements and results to initiate the necessary solution.
- Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols.
- Engage in test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection, and implementation.
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Organization and Maintenance
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- Perform and document quality control according to established protocols.
- Inform supervisors or pathologists of any incidents.
- Operate and maintain equipment and perform minor repairs.
- Enter patient demographic and test information into the information system.
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Knowledge
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- Assist with training and orienting new employees, students and .
- Create a safe work environment by following all biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety guidelines.
- Adhere to laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, methods, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and personnel policies.
- Follow procedures for the collection and processing of specimens for analysis including the appropriateness and stability of the sample.
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Communication
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- Engage with laboratory and hospital customers & peers professionally, courteously, and timely.
- Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment.
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Required
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- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of a CAHEA accredited Medical Lab Scientist program, OR
- Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, or clinical laboratory science AND ASCP or equivalent categorical or MLT 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
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- Experience in a hospital laboratory
- Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems
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Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
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- New York License required for NY locations.
- Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification .
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer//Veteran