Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technician

Make a Difference in the Lives of Children Join UPMC's World-Class Laboratory Team!

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, a nationally ranked pediatric hospital recognized for excellence in care, research, and innovation, is currently seeking a Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist or Technician to join our Automated Testing Laboratory on the night shift.

At our facility, you'll be part of a family-focused, team-oriented environment where your contributions truly matter. If you're looking for a rewarding career that blends professional growth with a strong sense of purpose, we invite you to explore what it means to be a part of the UPMC Children's team.

Why UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh?

Be part of a world-renowned pediatric hospital consistently ranked among the best in the nation

Work with cutting-edge laboratory technology in a modern, collaborative environment

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Career advancement and professional development opportunities

Make a direct impact on pediatric care and outcomes

UPMC is Offering a generous Sign-on Bonus for those who qualify!

Responsibilities:

Assumes supervisory duties and performs in-charge duties as needed.

Assists supervisory personnel in the observation and documentation of laboratory staff competency.

Ensures that instrument maintenance and/or function checks are performed and documented accurately, according to procedure.

Troubleshoots instrument malfunctions and informs the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Director of problems.

Reviews QC logs. Documents and brings to the attention of the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Director any errors, omissions, or discrepancies in QC.

Compiles QA data and prepares reports as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Director.

Monitors proficiency testing activity and assists the Director with evaluation of results and documentation of responses to deficiencies.

Represents the Laboratory on Hospital committees as needed.

Adheres to abnormal and/or critical results reporting policy and turn-around-time policy.

Participates in and monitors quality assurance indicators.

Helps to monitor subordinate attendance and tardiness.

Adheres to the compliance policy and serves as a resource for subordinate questions.

Adheres to all safety policies as outlined in the Laboratory Safety Manual.

Demonstrates awareness of appropriate inventory levels in all relevant sections of the laboratory. Takes action to prevent supply shortages or overages.

New procedures are mastered within established time frames.

Demonstrates awareness of changes in procedures and protocols.

Performs orientation and training assignments in an organized, thorough manner.

Develops, performs, and/or evaluates special projects.

Performs test evaluations and validations of new procedures and/or reagent systems.

Formulates, authors and/or revises procedures according to CLSI guidelines.

Prepares and delivers student lectures and bench instruction where relevant

All duties of a Medical Technologist

Lead Medical Lab Scientist:

Three years' experience as a Medical Technologist required, including two years' experience in the host laboratory preferred.

Lead Medical Lab Technician:

Three years' experience with certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician or Four years' experience without certification required, including two years' experience in the host laboratory preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

ASCP or equivalent certification in medical technology (MT) or categorical certification preferred.

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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran