Medical Laboratory Scientist 2

Job Description

Medical Laboratory Scientist 2

Req #: 233616 Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY Job Location: Other Location Posting Date: 05/01/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $6610 - $9742 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: Permanent Evening Shift Benefits:

As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Scientist 2
WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week

Evening Shift
WHAT WE OFFER

Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.

Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.

Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options.

Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.

Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee.

Relocation incentive for eligible new employees.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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

Medical Laboratory Science certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent, or certification with a specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division
AND

Two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or equivalent experience
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Quality of Work

Perform analysis of blood and blood products with accuracy and precision in the transfusion service laboratories.

Follow current established procedures and guidelines for performing and documenting tests.

Serve as a resource for other staff in performance of testing.

Work with attention to detail and with critical review to avoid errors.

Use job knowledge to make critical judgments regarding acceptability of test results and donor compatibility for transfusion.

Investigate and solve problems involving specimen collection or handling; follow procedures for reporting and documenting to assure quality and timeliness of patient results.

Take appropriate action on critical, abnormal or unusual results.

Follow hospital procedures for communication of critical results to the appropriate health care provider.
Quantity of Work

Complete lab procedures or other projects within defined time limits.

Simultaneously coordinate multiple procedures and/or projects with accuracy.

Prioritize workload in response to STAT requests or urgent laboratory needs.

Efficiently organize and track projects to meet completion deadlines.
Teamwork / Enable Laboratory Operations

Use work time effectively.

Demonstrate positive leadership skills such as empathy, creativity, and fairness.

Provide initial technical and administrative assistance to resolve issues and problems within the laboratory.

Provide oversight to laboratory when assigned.

Maintain awareness of needs within the lab, such as heavy workload on benches or special projects to be completed and take initiative to assist in the completion of those tasks.

Promote understanding and support for divisional and departmental policies.

Assist lead technologist in monitoring workflow and distributing resources to meet the needs of the laboratory.

Display leadership and flexibility in adapting to new routines and modifications of work assignments and schedules.

Actively participate in problem solving and contribute expertise to quality improvement activities.

Share responsibility for emergency coverage, overtime, on-call, and call-back needs of the laboratory.

Maintain a neat, clean, and efficient work area including cleaning benches and equipment and replenishing supplies.

Inventory supply stock and submit supply orders for approval.
Quality Assurance Activities

Act as a resource to other staff for quality assurance issues.

Perform, interpret, and document daily quality control.

Assist in monitoring daily QC data and make judgments concerning accuracy, reproducibility and validity of laboratory method.

Evaluate and document monthly quality control statistics.

Institute and document corrective action when QC results exceed tolerance limits.

Verify acceptability of QC prior to reporting any patient values.

Follow maintenance protocols for all instruments, and document appropriately.

Monitor QA indicators on instruments and institute corrective action as needed.

Document other laboratory or specimen issues and problems appropriately.
Instrumentation / Computer Skills

Exercise expertise in operation of a variety of laboratory equipment, including equipment requiring interpretative knowledge such as multi-parameter cell counters and automated coagulation analyzers.

Perform and assist in monitoring calibration, QC and maintenance protocols for instruments as assigned.

Act as a resource for other staff regarding instrument or computer issues.

Maintain excellent troubleshooting and corrective maintenance skills on all instruments. Appropriately document problems and notify lead technologist of instrument issues.

Exhibit strong working knowledge of laboratory information system software.

Effectively utilize computer systems, including statistical software, to perform work duties and training activities.
Teaching Skills

Provide effective orientation and training for medical technology students, new employees or others.

Act as a resource to staff and students during training.

Complete necessary schedules, paperwork, and training documents for students.

Oversee training activities and review training documents to ensure trainee makes satisfactory progress towards completion of training requirements.

Prepare and maintain slides and other teaching materials necessary for training.

Provide performance feedback and reviews to medical technology students as required.

Provide feedback to lead technologist, manager, or Medical Technology faculty on performance of trainees.
Communication / Customer Service

Represent the department professionally when interacting with other members of the healthcare team, including other divisions of the laboratory.

Demonstrate strong communication and conflict resolution skills.

Communicate clearly, directly and on a timely basis appropriate information to customers and co-workers, both orally and in writing.

Maintain neat, legible, and organized written work documents with appropriate dates and initials.
Job Knowledge / Professional Growth

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the theory and physiological importance of each test.

Maintain competency and keep job knowledge current.

Attend in services and continuing education opportunities as available.
Maintain safe working habits

Exercise knowledge of laboratory safety and proper precautions when dealing with biohazardous, radioactive, corrosive, explosive and/or flammable materials.

Practice "Universal Precautions" always.

Report hazards and unsafe practices to supervisor.

Keep abreast of safety procedures including fire plan, disaster drills, evacuation routes, etc.

Perform role of Floor Warden during fire alarms and other disaster situations.

Know the location of safety information and supplies and be able to access in response to queries or emergency situations.

Participate in laboratory disaster preparedness drills.
Perform related duties as assigned

Perform, document and report results on CAP and other proficiency testing materials.

Make and verify quality of reagents.

Assist in development and/or evaluation of new procedures and instruments as assigned.

Perform administrative duties, special projects and related duties as assigned.

May be required to perform venipunctures.

May be required to prepare and process samples for transport and/or testing.
ABOUT US
A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. To learn more about our team, please click HERE
UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is 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.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

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 .

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