UPMC Wellsboro seeks Medical Laboratory Scientists in Wellsboro, PA to provide authority, responsibility and accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory testing of a routine and advanced nature for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and in the evaluation of a patient’s response to treatment; adhere to established laboratory/hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance and personnel policies; follow established procedures for the collection (including phlebotomy, as required) and processing of specimens for analysis including the appropriateness and stability of the sample; perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner; perform all duties inclusive of a medical laboratory technician and assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department on a temporary basis as delegated; conduct, direct or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection and implementation; maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results; operate and maintain equipment including performing quality control checks, preventive maintenance,  calibration and minor repairs. Use reagents and supplies in a cost-effective manner and monitor/maintain an appropriate supply inventory; perform High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH); identify critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols; recognize factors that affect measurements/results and initiate the necessary corrective action; identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take action according to protocols; train and orient new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned; work the Night Shift (3PM – 11:30PM & 4PM – 12:30AM shifts).

 Job Responsibilities:

Provide authority, responsibility and accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory testing of a routine and advanced nature for use in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and in the evaluation of a patient’s response to treatment; Adhere to established laboratory/hospital policies in areas of procedures, methods, quality control, quality assurance, safety, compliance and personnel policies; Follow established procedures for the collection (including phlebotomy, as required) and processing of specimens for analysis including the appropriateness and stability of the sample; Perform qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures according to established protocols with precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner; Perform all duties inclusive of a medical laboratory technician and assume responsibility for first-line supervision of the section/department on a temporary basis as delegated; Conduct, direct or assist with test development and methodology/equipment evaluation, selection and implementation; Maintain in-depth knowledge of techniques, principles, and instruments and their interrelationships as well as physiological conditions affecting test results; Operate and maintain equipment including performing quality control checks, preventive maintenance, calibration and minor repairs; Use reagents and supplies in a cost-effective manner and monitor/maintain an appropriate supply inventory; Perform High Complexity Testing (as defined by PA DOH); Identify critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols; Recognize factors that affect measurements/results and initiate the necessary corrective action; Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take action according to protocols; Train and orient new employees, students and residents, as applicable and as assigned; and Work the Night Shift (3PM – 11:30PM & 4PM – 12:30AM shifts).