Purpose of the Sr Medical Laboratory Scientist:
Assure compliance with the UPMC mission and values for providing service excellence. Provide authority, responsibility and accountability for the accurate performance of laboratory testing of a routine and advanced nature. These tests are used in the diagnosis and treatment of patients and in the evaluation of a patient's response to treatment. Apply competent clinical knowledge to achieve accurate clinical testing which leads to quality patient care outcomes
Responsibilities:

• Maintains a solid/strong or higher rating (preferred) during annual Performance Appraisals, with no Marginal ratings. No corrective actions active.
• Mentors new hires as assigned.
• Able to competently perform testing in a minimum of 85% of the available test systems / workstations of the assigned technical area. Preferable to be proficient in 100%.
• Participates in hospital committees and lab work groups.
• All duties of a Medical Technologist.
• Leads quality / process improvement activities, as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Director.
• Able to assume additional responsibilities as requested by the Laboratory Supervisor, Manager, or Director.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge and expert performance in at least one technical section in the assigned department.
• Acts as a consultative resource for new employees.
• Completes assigned projects in a timely manner.