Location: Jamestown,NY, USA
UPMC Chautauqua is excited to welcome you as a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS)!
Eligible positions include the opportunity for up to an $18,000 sign-on bonus!
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.
Apply today & start your career in Life Changing Medicine with UPMC!
New York state licensure is required.
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.
Testing
* 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.
Organization and Maintenance
* 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.
Knowledge
* Assist with training and orienting new employees, students and residents.
* 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.
Communication
* Engage with laboratory and hospital customers & peers professionally, courteously, and timely.
* Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment.
Qualifications:
Required
* 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
Preferred
* Experience in a hospital laboratory
* Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory information systems
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
* New York License required for NY locations.
* Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran