Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 (Per Diem Night Shift), UWMC Northwest

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 with the UWMC Northwest Laboratory. This role involves performing routine and complex technical procedures on biological specimens, ensuring accuracy, promptness, and efficiency. The Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 will utilize computer systems effectively, operate and maintain equipment, and follow all safety procedures. A key aspect of this role is the ability to work independently, use judgment, and demonstrate knowledge of expected values, disease states, and potential interfering factors to interpret and confirm results, and to identify and resolve problems. As assigned, this role may also involve checking and approving the work of other laboratory personnel.

Requirements

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science OR equivalent education/experience
• Current Medical Laboratory Scientist certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certifying organization OR certification with specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division
• One (1) year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee.
• Up to one (1) year of on-the-job experience performing clinical testing in a Medical Laboratory Science Program externship may count toward the experience requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and complex technical procedures on biological specimens.
• Perform tests accurately, promptly, and efficiently.
• Follow lab policies and procedures.
• Maintain cost-effective levels of supplies and reagents.
• Use computer systems (LIS, network, etc) effectively.
• Enter results of the analyses into the computer for storage and reporting.
• Operate, calibrate, clean, and maintain equipment used in testing.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Recognize and, if so assigned, correct errors.
• Document corrective action.
• Work independently and use independent judgment, under general direction by the supervisor.
• Demonstrate knowledge of expected values, disease states, physiological conditions, interfering substances, specimen quality problems, and interdependency of tests.
• Use this knowledge to interpret and confirm results, and to identify and resolve problems.
• As assigned, may check and approve the work of other technologists, technicians or lab assistants.
• Utilize quality control criteria to ensure validity before reports are issued.
• Perform all quality procedures as required, such as proficiency testing, temperature control, reagent control, equipment calibrations and function verification tests.
• Date and initial controls, calibrators, reagents and test kits when opened, put in use, or reconstituted.
• Complete appropriate QC documentation and records necessary for CAP and Joint Commission accreditation and CLIA licensure.
• May assist laboratory management in preparation for inspections.
• As assigned, may assist with establishing and monitoring quality control programs.
• Identify questionable data and notifies supervisor immediately.
• Proficiently remedies basic, intermediate, and complex instrument and procedural problems.
• Assist other MLSs, technicians and lab assistants with problem-solving.
• Identify causes of problems (technical and procedural as well as physiological), evaluate alternatives and determine solutions; if so assigned, implement identified solutions.
• Recognize uncorrectable problems and contacts equipment vendor and supervisor in a timely manner.
• Develop new procedures; evaluate and modify existing procedures.
• Collect and analyze data; perform statistical analysis.
• Train new employees (demonstrate bench techniques for routine and complex procedures).
• Assist with training students who are completing their formal clinical internships. This includes delivering theoretical information as well as bench techniques.
• May assist with developing and evaluating the teaching/learning program.
• If so assigned, direct the work of lab assistants and technicians, act as a resource, and provide input to the supervisor on staff performance.

Benefits

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly
• 12 paid holidays
• 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.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level