Location: Wellsboro,PA, USA
UPMC Wellsboro seeks Medical Laboratory Scientists in Wellsboro, PA to provide authority, responsibility and accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory testing of a routine and advanced nature for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and in the evaluation of a patient's response to treatment; adhere to established laboratory/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; perform all duties inclusive of a medical laboratory technician and assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department on a temporary basis as delegated; conduct, direct or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection and implementation; maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results; operate and maintain equipment including performing quality control checks, preventive maintenance, calibration and minor repairs. Use reagents and supplies in a cost-effective manner and monitor/maintain an appropriate supply inventory; perform High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH); identify critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols; recognize factors that affect measurements/results and initiate the necessary corrective action; identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take action according to protocols; train and orient new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned; work the Night Shift (3PM - 11:30PM & 4PM - 12:30AM shifts).
Job Responsibilities:
* Provide authority, responsibility and accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory testing of a routine and advanced nature for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and in the evaluation of a patient's response to treatment;
* Adhere to established laboratory/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;
* Perform all duties inclusive of a medical laboratory technician and assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department on a temporary basis as delegated;
* Conduct, direct or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection and implementation;
* Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results;
* Operate and maintain equipment including performing quality control checks, preventive maintenance, calibration and minor repairs;
* Use reagents and supplies in a cost-effective manner and monitor/maintain an appropriate supply inventory;
* Perform High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH);
* Identify critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols;
* Recognize factors that affect measurements/results and initiate the necessary corrective action;
* Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take action according to protocols;
* Train and orient new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned; and
* Work the Night Shift (3PM - 11:30PM & 4PM - 12:30AM shifts).
Qualifications:
* Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university, or equivalent, in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology; and
* Work Night Shift (3PM - 11:30PM & 4PM - 12:30AM shifts).
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran