What are the responsibilities and job description for the MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST LEAD position at University of Washington (UW) Medicine?
Req #:
228452
Department:
LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY
Job Location:
Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date:
11/15/2023
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
$7088 - $10449 per month
Other Compensation:
Union Position:
Yes
Shift:
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 aMEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST LEAD - TRANSFUSION MEDICINE.
WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week
Evening Shift
WHAT WE OFFER
$4,000 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 much more! Please click here. for a comprehensive benefits summary.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Develop and evaluate methodologies, reagents and procedures
Evaluates the performance of fellow residents, students and staff
Oversees the correction of erroneous Transfusion results. Ensures that providers are informed of corrected results, technologists are informed of errors they have made
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience
AND
Medial Laboratory Science certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent, or certification with a specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division
AND
Three years of professional experience including at least one year as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 or equivalent.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
It will be necessary to work in other departmental locations in order to meet patient service requirements, including Harborview Medical Center and at other UW School of Medicine locations (e.g., South Lake Union) and Seattle-area healthcare institutions, and also including an anticipated central lab location (Renton, WA) when scheduled.
Will be considered essential staff and as such will be required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Finds errors and their corrections have been documented according to policy, and that the supervisor and directors are aware of serious errors. Consults with supervisor and/or directors to alter processes to reduce the risk of errors.
Provide daily leadership in the section they are assigned and provide guidance as issue arise.
Establish policies pertaining to the areas they are assigned to oversee and insures appropriate QA protocols and policies are followed by all staff.
Communicates with supervisor and/or faculty about the ongoing operation of the section, and keeps them informed of important issues.
Maintains the theoretical and technical expertise for all procedures within assigned section.
Oversees preventive maintenance schedule and assigns PM tasks as needed.
Understands laboratory regulatory requirements (e.g. CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission, etc.), works with the supervisor and directors to ensure that these requirements are met. Prepares for and participates in inspections by regulatory agencies.
Responsible for ensuring that maintenance contracts are up to date and that the companies involved in the performance of these contracts do fulfill them.
Oversees Proficiency Testing (including Biannual Verification), AMR validation, and new reagent testing, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met.
Responsible for training of new MLS staff in the Transfusion Lab, and the training of current MLS staff and all the planning that goes into it
Works with the supervisor to assess and document the competency of staff in the Transfusion Lab and provide feedback
Interacts with researchers who have requested fee for service laboratory testing, schedules research testing, oversees the reporting of results and submission of billing.
Answers questions from providers about testing performed in the Clinical Transfusion Lab.
With delegated authority, the lead authorizes overtime activities by staff working in the Transfusion Lab.
Is familiar with Departmental Environment of Care Policies, patient confidentiality protocols, CQI policies, policies and procedures regarding departmental and divisional compliance and integrity in the workplace.
Able to perform all the duties of the MLS1 or MLS2 as needed
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.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for aMEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST LEAD - TRANSFUSION MEDICINE.
WORK SCHEDULE
WHAT WE OFFER
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
AND
AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
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.
Salary : $7,088 - $10,449
