Medical Laboratory Scientist

Job Description

MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST

Req #: 240588 Department: Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Job Location: Harborview Medical Center, Other Location, UW Medical Center - Montlake Posting Date: 11/08/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $39.66 - $53.46 per hour Other Compensation:

This recruitment offers a $3000-$5000 Sign-on bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine for classified/regular positions #UWMRecruitmentIncentive

Shift Differential:

$1.75 per hour for evening shift

$2.50 per hour for night shift

Union Position: Yes Shift: Alternate Work Shift Benefits: MLS Trainee: $39.66 – $51.87 per hour / MLS 1: $43.82 – $53.46 per hour
MLS Trainee: $6,874 - $8,991 per month / MLS 1: $7,595 - $9,266 per month
MLS Trainee: $82,488- $107,892 annually // MLS 1: $91,140 - $111,192 annually
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. 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 & Pathology is actively seeking Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Trainee and MLS 1 candidates to join the crew! We have multiple divisions, locations and shifts available. For more details, please see below.
What we offer:

$3,000 - $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

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 and approved positions.

And much more! Please click here. for a comprehensive benefits summary.
What you’ll do:
Perform Diagnostic Testing | Play a key role in patient care by performing clinical diagnostic laboratory testing, contact appropriate personnel for unusual or critical finds, and utilize the laboratory information system for test result entry and data acquisition.
Exercise Critical Thinking Skills | Exercise your critical thinking skills to help design, develop, evaluate, and troubleshoot procedures and problems in the laboratory. Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments and related equipment.
Assure Quality Control | Adhere to quality control requirements to validate test results and ensure patient and personnel safety. Prepare and verify the quality of reagents, standards, and control samples.
Engage in Teamwork and Leadership | Apply your professional expertise by instructing and training new employees, post-doctoral fellows, residents, and students. Act as a resource to internal and external clients, including physicians and nurses.
Complete Related Duties as Required | For example, you may assist and instruct patients and medical staff in proper specimen collection techniques or assist physicians in obtaining and preparing bone marrow specimens for evaluation.
What you’ll need:
Requirements for MLS Trainee
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience.
AND
Eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist certification examination from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within eighteen (18) months from date of hire. Failure to attain this certification within eighteen months of date of hire may result in recommendation for termination.
Requirements for MLS 1
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience.
AND
Current Medical Laboratory Scientist certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent certifying organization; or certification with specialty organization.
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.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a candidate bank job requisition for all open MLS Trainee/1 positions in the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology. Your application will be reviewed to ensure, if selected, you will be emailed a screening questionnaire requesting your shift, location, and division preference(s) referenced below. Your application will then be forwarded to the corresponding hiring manager(s) based upon your preference(s). If the hiring manager(s) would like to move forward with your application, they will contact you directly for next steps.
SHIFTS MAY INCLUDE:

First shift (Days)

Second shift (Evenings)

Third shift (Nights)

Temporary/Hourly
LOCATIONS MAY INCLUDE:

Harborview Medical Center

UW Medical Center – Montlake

UW Medicine - South Lake Union
DIVISIONS MAY INCLUDE:

Immunology

Molecular Diagnostics

Hematology

Transfusion Medicine

Chemistry

Microbiology

Hematopathology

Genetics and Solid Tumors

Virology

Retrovirology

Coagulation

Medical Informatics
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
Additional information:
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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