Join UPMC’s Automated Testing Lab – Now Hiring a Senior Medical Lab Technician (Night Shift) UPMC Presbyterian is seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Medical Lab Technician to join our Automated Testing Laboratory team located in the Clinical Lab Building in Oakland, just steps from UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. This is a full-time night shift position (11:15 p.m. – 7:15 a.m.) with rotating weekend and holiday responsibilities. We are proud to offer a competitive sign-on bonus for eligible candidates! If you’re passionate about precision, innovation, and making a difference in patient care through high-quality laboratory science, we invite you to bring your expertise to one of the region’s most advanced clinical lab environments. **Responsibilities:** + 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. + Recognize critical, abnormal and unacceptable test results and follow-up according to established protocols. Recognize factors that affect measurements and results and initiate the necessary corrective action according to established protocols. Identify problems with instrumentation, methodology, specimens, supplies, or results and take action as outlined in predetermined protocols. + Process specimens for analysis. Enters accurate patient demographic information and laboratory test orders into the laboratory information system, while ascertaining adequacy of patient information and sample integrity. + Independently performs Moderately Complex, or Waived tests (qualitative and quantitative). Performs High Complexity testing only with the oversight of a Medical Technologist, or with result review by a Supervisor or Manager. + Meets established testing protocols for precision and accuracy in a timely and efficient manner. Recognizes critical, abnormal, and unacceptable test results and follows-up according to established protocols. + Performs and documents Quality Control according to established protocols. Informs supervisory personnel and/or pathologists of any unusual or problematic incidents. + Maintains instruments following procedural calibrations, quality control, and daily maintenance and troubleshooting when necessary. + Operate and maintain equipment within the scope of training utilizing defined schedules and written instructions to perform quality control checks, preventive maintenance, and calibration. Perform minor repairs. Use reagents and supplies cost-effectively; monitor and maintain an appropriate supply inventory. + Demonstrates dependability, reliability, and independent judgment. Recognizes priorities to accommodate department needs and acceptance of appropriate authority. + Follows all biohazard, chemical, and sharps safety guidelines. Maintains a safe work environment. + Assists with the training and orienting of new employees, students, and residents, using established competency and workstation operational guidelines. + Acts as a consultative resource for troubleshooting technical issues. + Completes assigned projects in a timely manner. + Associate degree in laboratory science with certification from an accredited institution as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) AND two years experience in a clinical lab as an MLT. + OR equivalent education as defined by CLIA '88 and PA Bureau of Laboratories for technician performing high complexity testing, AND three years experience as an MLT. + Minimum of two years general laboratory experience required if certified. + Three years experience in a clinical lab required in the absence of certification. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + ASCP (or equivalent) certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) preferred. + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**