Medical Laboratory Scientist 1, Uwmc - Clin Lab - Chemistry

Job Description

This recruitment offers a $3000-$4000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine .

A higher degree of healthcare.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research and educational programs in laboratory medicine. The department currently employs 900 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nations premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement and natural beauty.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology - Chemistry Division has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time, evening shift, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST 1 OR TRAINEE.

SCHEDULE: Four 10-hour shifts/week, with weekends and rotating holidays

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understands and operates a variety of laboratory equipment that requires interpretative knowledge (i.e. blood gas instruments, chemistry analyzers, HPLC, AA Spectrophotometry, GCMS, LCMS, hematology differentials, immunoassay analyzers, spectrophotometers, etc.)

• Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting measures

• Exhibits a working knowledge of laboratory information system software, middleware, and other relevant software

• Understands quality control requirements, quality assurance requirements, and follows policies to validate test results

• Keeps records neat, organized and legible so others can follow with minimum disruptions

• Performs work accurately, precisely and recognizes, corrects, and documents errors when they occur

• Interacts with health care providers and co-workers in a professional manner

• Knows the defined critical limits for all tests, reports them to appropriate medical staff, and documents the information

• Assists with evaluation of new tests/equipment and incorporates checkout samples into the routine flow of work

• Performs inventory in assigned area, unpacks, labels and puts away supplies rotating stock as needed

• Calculates concentrations, prepares, verifies, and documents the making of reagents, controls, and standards

• Provides training to new employees, medical laboratory scientist students, residents, and post-doctoral fellows in routine procedures/policies

• Acts as a resource to other resource personnel, including Clinical Laboratory Technicians and Specimen Processing Technicians

• Attends Laboratory Medicine related seminars, in-services, staff meetings and/or reads scientific journals to ensure continuing education

• Provides bedside testing on a routine or emergency basis throughout the hospital as required

REQUIREMENTS:

This position will be offered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee dependent upon the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Requirements for MLS Trainee

Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience

AND

Eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Science certification examination from the American Society for Clinical Pathology, with successful completion and certification within one year from date of hire. Failure of Medical Laboratory Science graduates to attain certification within one year of date of hire will result in a recommendation for termination.

Requirements for MLS 1

Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience

AND

Current Medical Laboratory Science certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent certifying organization; or certification with specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division.

AND

One year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee. Up to one year of on-the-job experience performing clinical testing in a Medical Laboratory Science Program externship may count towards the experience requirement.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$78,420.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$115,680.00 annual

Other Compensation:

$3,000 - $4,000 Sign on bonus

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit

Shift:

Permanent Evening Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer ( . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law ( .

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.