Sr. Medical Laboratory Scientist - UPMC Hanover Microbiology

Purpose:

The Sr Med Lab Scientist will assure compliance with the UPMC mission and values for providing service excellence. Provide authority, responsibility and accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory testing of a routine and advanced nature. These tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and in the evaluation of a patient's response to treatment. The Senior Med Lab Scientist will apply competent clinical knowledge to achieve accurate clinical testing which leads to quality patient care outcomes

Responsibilities:

• Maintains a solid/strong or higher rating (preferred) during annual Performance Appraisals, with no Marginal ratings. No corrective actions active.

• Mentors new hires as assigned.

• Able to competently perform testing in a minimum of 85% of the available test systems / workstations of the assigned technical area. Preferable to be proficient in 100%.

• Participates in hospital committees and lab work groups.

• All duties of a Medical Technologist.

• Leads quality / process improvement activities, as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Director.

• Able to assume additional responsibilities as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Director.

• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expert performance in at least one technical section in the assigned department.

• Acts as a consultative resource for new employees.

• Completes assigned projects in a timely manner.

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university AND successful completion of an accredited Medical Technology program, AND at least two years experience in a clinical lab

• 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, AND at least two years experience in a clinical lab

• OR Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college/university with a major in biological, chemical, physical, or clinical laboratory science AND at least four years experience in a role equivalent to that of a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MT) in a clinical laboratory

• OR equivalent education and as defined by CLIA '88 and PA Bureau of Laboratories for technologist performing high complexity testing with at least four years experience in a clinical lab.

• Minimum of two years general laboratory experience if accredited*, including one year's experience in the host laboratory required.

• Four years experience in a clinical lab required in the absence of certification, including two years experience in the host laboratory. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: *ASCP (or equivalent) certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) preferred. New York license required for NY locations.Clearances must be within 90 days

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