MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST LEAD - University of Washington

Req #: 241108 Department: UW MEDICINE - LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY Appointing Department Web Address: https://dlmp.uw.edu/ Posting Date: 12/13/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $7,301 - $10,762 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf) **This recruitment offers a $4,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine** . **The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology** has an outstanding opportunity for a **Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead** in the Harborview Medical Center Microbiology Lab. **WORK SCHEDULE** + 100% FTE (40 hours per week) + Day Shift **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** 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. **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS** + 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 **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** + Perform duties of Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 or Medical Laboratory Scientist 1. + Review the work of staff to ensure reports are correct and clinically relevant. Ensure corrected reports are issued ASAP and timely corrective actions are taken and documented. Consult with healthcare providers concerning critical or abnormal findings. + Utilize information management systems to accession, status, verify, and reject orders. Correctly input test results using the laboratory information system. + Assure that critical values, STAT results, courtesy notifications, and routine results are reported according to established protocols, ensuring turn-around-times are consistently within guidelines and documentation is complete. + Assure quality control standards and competencies are met and documented; assure preventative maintenance is performed according to established protocols assisting staff as needed. Troubleshoot methods and instrumentation. + Provide daily leadership. Oversee daily operations of staff to include: the management of workload, providing timely technical assistance to staff and clients, responding to inquiries and complaints, insuring safety compliance, minimizing overtime, etc. + Provide leadership in the instruction and training of employees, post-doctoral fellows, residents, medical students, medical laboratory scientist students, etc. Recognize ineffectiveness or deficiencies in performance and provides fair and timely feedback to the individual in order to improve performance. + Provide input on staff and student evaluations in a timely manner. + Assist in the development and evaluation of new processes and/ or procedures and participates in improving current processes. + Consult with Clinical Laboratory Supervisor, Heath Services Manager and Faculty Director in matters related to purchasing, budgeting and cost analysis. Inform faculty of unusual technical problems and help establish laboratory policies. + Coordinate efforts with Laboratory Safety Office in ensuring a safe working environment. + Assure accreditation preparation and ongoing accreditation readiness. + Provide administrative assistance to include: interviewing and selecting new employees, evaluating employees, documenting staff competencies, recommending cost containment strategies, etc. + Additional tasks that may be assigned include: scheduling, purchasing supplies, quality improvement projects, and others as needed. + Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care or other services based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate to the age of the patient. + Continuing education: keep ASCP or other certifications up to date per guidelines of national organization. + Performs related duties as required. **REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** + Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience AND + Medical Laboratory Scientist certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent, or certification with a specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory divisionAND + three years of professional experience including one year as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 or equivalent.If you have any questions about this position, you can use the following link to speak directly with the Sourcing Specialist with the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology: **https://jobs.betterleap.com/dlmprecruitment** **ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER** UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public?by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs)** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.