Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist
Apply NowCompany: UPMC Senior Communities
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15237
Description:
Join Our Team as a Night Shift Lead Medical Lab Scientist!
Are you a skilled Medical Lab Scientist looking to take on a leadership role? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as a Night Shift Lead. In this role, you will oversee laboratory operations, ensure quality control, and support our team of technologists during the night shift. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering accurate and timely results, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Supervisor Designate:
Competency:
Operations:
Role Model:
Purchasing and Inventory:
Training and Development:
Qualifications:
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Are you a skilled Medical Lab Scientist looking to take on a leadership role? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join our team as a Night Shift Lead. In this role, you will oversee laboratory operations, ensure quality control, and support our team of technologists during the night shift. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about delivering accurate and timely results, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities:
Supervisor Designate:
- Act as supervisor when needed.
- Communicate issues to higher management.
- Participate in administrative call rotation.
Competency:
- Help document staff competency.
- Complete tasks on time.
Operations:
- Perform Medical Technologist duties.
- Maintain and troubleshoot instruments.
- Review and report QC logs.
- Compile QA data and assist with evaluations.
- Help with staff scheduling.
Role Model:
- Maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
- Represent the lab on committees.
- Follow reporting, appearance, and compliance policies.
- Monitor attendance and tardiness.
Purchasing and Inventory:
- Manage inventory levels.
- Prevent supply issues.
- Purchase supplies when needed.
Training and Development:
- Learn new procedures quickly.
- Stay updated on changes.
- Train and support staff.
- Develop and evaluate projects.
- Author and revise procedures.
- Deliver lectures and bench instruction.
Qualifications:
- Three years experience as a Medical Technologist required, including two year's experience in the host laboratory preferred.
- One years experience in Histocompatibility in an ASHI accredited laboratory required. (only for Tissue Typing Laboratory).
- For NY locations/laboratories holding NY state licensures ONLY: Six years clinical lab experience required
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ASCP or equivalent certification in medical technology (MT) or categorical certification preferred. Certification as a Histocompatibility Technologist (CHT) by the American Board of Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ABHI) required (only for Tissue Typing Laboratory). New York license required for NY locations. - Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran