Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Support Technician to join our team. 

This full-time position offers a daylight schedule from Monday to Friday, providing a great work-life balance. As a Lab Support Technician, you will play a crucial role in supporting our laboratory operations, ensuring that our team can deliver accurate and timely results.

The Lab Support Technician is a valued step in UPMC Labs Career Ladder. The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate title and pay rate depending on education and experience.

Responsibilities:

Specimen Processor Duties:

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• Answer phone inquiries and investigate specimen status.
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• Receive, sort, prepare, and deliver specimens for analysis.
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• Demonstrate courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude.
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Additional Duties:

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• Perform routine instrument maintenance and record temperatures.
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• Restock supplies and maintain clean storage spaces.
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• Prepare and replenish instrument reagents and consumables.
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• Perform QA/QC procedures.
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• Assist with specimen/slide storage and retrieval.
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• Check pending work lists and resolve unprocessed work.
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• Decontaminate work area and clean glassware.
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• Test and clean emergency eyewashes and showers.
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• Sort and dispose of laboratory waste.
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• Transport specimens off-site and deliver supplies.
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• High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 2yrs experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) required in a clinical lab,\n
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  • OR Associate degree (with biology and chemistry courses) and at least 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab,
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  • OR Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certification and 1yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab,
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  • OR Successful completion of a 50wk U.S. military medical laboratory training course,
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  • OR B.S. degree from an accredited institution with a major in a biological or clinical laboratory science
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  • OR Currently enrolled in a MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3 yrs college credits required.
    Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
    Medical Laboratory Assistant MLA (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred.Valid driver's license if one is departmentally required.

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• Act 34
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

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