LEAD CLINICAL LAB SCIENTIST

UHS•Washington, DC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The George Washington University Hospital (GW Hospital) is a 395-bed tertiary care, academic medical center located in downtown Washington, DC, next to the Foggy Bottom metro. GW Hospital serves a diverse group of patients — from local residents to our nation’s leaders. As an academic medical center, GW Hospital has the resources and clinical expertise necessary to provide specialized, complex care. This expertise includes cardiac, cancer, neurosciences, women’s health, trauma, and advanced surgery including robotic and minimally invasive surgery. GW Hospital is jointly owned and operated by George Washington University and a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS), one of the nation's largest healthcare management companies. The GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS), adjacent to the hospital, is the 11th oldest medical center in the country and the first in the nation’s capital. The mission of GW Hospital is to provide the highest quality healthcare, advanced medical technology, and world-class service to its patients in an academic medical center dedicated to education and research. Lead Medical Laboratory Technologist To perform laboratory analysis and administrative tasks associated with clinical assessment of patients. Performs highly complex testing and coordinates teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science and medical students, residents, fellows, and other members of hospital. Execute tasks required to maintain accreditation with JCAHO, CAP, DCRA, AABB, and FDA This opportunity offers the following: Challenging and rewarding work environment Growth and Development Opportunities within UHS and its Subsidiaries Competitive Compensation Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plan 401k plan with company match UHS One of the nation’s largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearly $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500 and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of America’s Top 500 Public Companies. Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.

Requirements

MT (ASCP) or able to obtain 5 years’ experience or bachelor’s degree in Biological Science plus 7 years of related experience.
As required by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), employee with access to blood irradiator in the Transfusion Service section must be subjected to fingerprinting and a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) identification and criminal history records check.

Responsibilities

To perform laboratory analysis and administrative tasks associated with clinical assessment of patients.
Performs highly complex testing and coordinates teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science and medical students, residents, fellows, and other members of hospital.
Execute tasks required to maintain accreditation with JCAHO, CAP, DCRA, AABB, and FDA