UPMC Chautauqua is excited to welcome you as a full-time Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLS)! 

Eligible positions include the opportunity for up to an $18,000 sign-on bonus!

As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values innovation, respect, and teamwork. Join us in providing exceptional care to our patients while furthering your career in a supportive setting. Along with an exciting role, we are happy to offer professional growth opportunities as well as a robust Total Rewards package to help you achieve your goals because we believe you’re at your best when receiving the support you need in all areas of life: professional, personal, financial, and more.

Apply today & start your career in Life Changing Medicine with UPMC!

New York state licensure is required.

Responsibilities: In this role, you will engage in the accurate performance of lab testing to assist diagnosing, treating, and evaluating patients that leads to our quality patient care outcomes.

Testing

Process specimens for analysis. Meet established testing protocols for precision, accuracy, and timeliness Recognize critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follows-up according to established protocols and factors that affect measurements and results to initiate the necessary solution. Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and act as outlined in predetermined protocols. Engage in test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection, and implementation.

Organization and Maintenance

Perform and document quality control according to established protocols. Inform supervisors or pathologists of any incidents. Operate and maintain equipment and perform minor repairs.   Enter patient demographic and test information into the information system.

Knowledge

Assist with training and orienting new employees, students and residents. Create a safe work environment by following all biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety guidelines. Adhere to laboratory and hospital policies, procedures, methods, quality assurance, proficiency testing, and personnel policies. Follow procedures for the collection and processing of specimens for analysis including the appropriateness and stability of the sample.

Communication

Engage with laboratory and hospital customers & peers professionally, courteously, and timely. Demonstrate dependability, reliability, and independent judgment.