Laboratory Support Technician

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Lab Support Technician to join our team. This full-time evening position runs Monday through Friday from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, offering a consistent schedule and excellent work-life balance. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting laboratory operations by ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in daily workflows. Your contributions will directly enable our team to deliver timely and reliable results in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

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*The qualified candidate will be placed into the appropriate job title and salary based on relevant experience, education, and hours requirements*

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Responsibilities:

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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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Additional Duties (Pennsylvania locations only):

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• Prepare specimens for testing, including building worklists, checking acceptability, aliquoting, and loading/unloading instruments.

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• Prepare microscopic slides and plant specimens in microbiologic growth media.

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• High School diploma or equivalent, and at least 2 years of 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 1 yr of experience as a Specimen Processor (or equivalent) in a clinical lab,

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  • OR Successful completion of a 50 wk 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 an MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist) or equivalent training program, with 3 years of 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