Medical Laboratory Scientist - Cytogenetics

Seattle Children's Hospital•Seattle, WA

About The Position

Perform moderate- to high-complexity clinical laboratory tests in an assigned department of the clinical laboratory to provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology, from an accredited institution, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Eligibility for certification by an agency approved by the U.S. Department of Education or a National Commission for Health Certifying Agencies (NCHCA). Common credentials are granted by ASCP, NCA, or AMT; state certifications are also acceptable.
Must obtain certification within six months of hire.
For moderate- or high-complexity point-of-care testing, a copy of a diploma or transcript showing the highest level of academic achievement must be on record with Human Resources upon hire, as required by CAP and CMS.
For personnel trained outside the U.S., diploma or transcript records must include a documented equivalency evaluation by a nationally recognized credentialing agency.

Nice To Haves

Clinical laboratory experience specific to the current opening.

Responsibilities

Perform moderate- to high-complexity clinical laboratory tests in an assigned department.
Provide physicians with rapid and accurate laboratory test results.