Laboratory Support Technician/Specimen Processor at UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center

Job Description:UMC Presbyterian is hiring a full-time Laboratory Support Technician or Specimen Processor to support the Automated Testing Lab (ATL)! We are looking for individuals who are interested in working 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with rotating weekends and holidays. The Automated Testing Lab is a modern, state-of-the-art facility where you will have the opportunity to make an impact on life-changing medicine. This lab offers a positive work environment with natural light, a diverse team that works closely together, and opportunities for growth and recognition. Applicants will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on their individual experience and education. The Specimen Processor's salary starts at $17.48/hour. Responsibilities: Performs routine and basic instrument maintenance according to established protocols. Records temperatures if required. Assists with restocking supplies to maintain an optimal inventory. Maintains clean and orderly storage spaces for room temperature, refrigerated, and frozen supplies. Prepares and replenishes instrument reagents and consumables as needed. Performs QA / QC procedures as assigned. Assists with specimen/slide storage and retrieval. Checks pending work lists. Investigates and resolves any unprocessed work. Decontaminates work area, keeping a neat and clean working environment. Keeps any glassware clean and dry, including tests for residue removal as needed. Tests and cleans emergency eyewashes and showers as assigned.- Sorts laboratory waste as needed and ensures that proper disposal occurs. Transports specimens off-site and delivers supplies where required. Prepares specimens at workstations for testing. Includes building worklists, checking specimens for acceptability (clots, QNS), aliquoting specimens, and loading/unloading specimens onto instruments. Prepares microscopic slides and plants specimens in microbiologic growth media where required. Laboratory Support Technician: High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 2 years experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) required in a clinical lab, OR Associate degree (with biology and chemistry courses) and at least 1year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, OR Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and 1 year of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab, OR Successful completion of a 50 week U.S. military medical laboratory training course, OR B.S. degree from an accredited institution with a major in biological or clinical laboratory science OR Currently enrolled in a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3 years college credits required. Specimen Processor: High School diploma or equivalent. Three to six months of experience in a clinical laboratory, physician's office, or other medical environment preferred, including knowledge of or experience in Medical Terminology and Laboratory Information systems. Three to six months of experience in a service environment including call center, customer service center, or product distribution/fulfillment center preferred. Good oral and written communication skills required. Ability to communicate effectively with all age groups and populations of external and internal customers (as well as co-workers) both by telephone and in person. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Medical Laboratory Assistant MLA (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred. Valid driver's license if one is departmentally required. Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran