MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST 2 (FULL-TIME, DAYS)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington is seeking a Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 for its Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology. This full-time position involves performing specialized microbiology testing, training staff, and ensuring quality control in a leading medical environment. The role offers generous benefits, including a sign-on bonus, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Vacation and sick time off

Fully subsidized public transit pass

Excellent healthcare and retirement plan options

State Employee Tuition Exemption Program

Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or equivalent experience.
• Current Medical Laboratory Scientist certification.
• Ability to provide training and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Perform mycobacteriology testing and ensure quality control.
• Assist in training staff and students.
• Participate in continuing education activities.

Skills

Quality Control

Troubleshooting

Training

Decision Making

Education

Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

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Benefits

As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.

Position Overview

The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at the University of Washington in Seattle has an outstanding Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 (full-time, day shift) opportunity. The MLS 2 will be a member of the Microbiology team at Harborview Medical Center (HMC).

HMC is the only designated Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma and verified burn center in Washington state. We provide exemplary patient care, especially to vulnerable and underserved populations. The HMC Microbiology team performs mycobacteriology testing for our patients, as well as clients throughout Washington state. The mycobacteriology lab performs acid-fast bacilli smears, Mycobacterium tuberculosis PCR, organism identification, and susceptibility testing. This lab coordinates with infection control and infectious diseases teams, as well as county and state public health labs to provide accurate and timely results for patients with concerns for mycobacterial infections.

In addition to performing the duties of an MLS 1, the MLS 2 will assist the Manager and MLS Leads with coordinating educational programs for staff and students, provide training and performance feedback to staff and students, and assist with daily operations.

What We Offer

• $4,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine
• Vacation 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.
• And much more! Please click here for a comprehensive benefits summary.

What You’ll Do

• Demonstrate the knowledge, judgment, and decision-making skills needed to recognize, troubleshoot, correct, and document problems associated with patient testing, quality control, and preventative maintenance.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist in instruction and training of employees, post-doctoral fellows, residents, medical students, and medical laboratory technology students. Provide evaluation feedback in a timely manner.
• Actively participate in continuing education activities, e.g., Plate Rounds, CAP online education, reading job-related journal articles.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of new procedures/processes and assesses the relevance and accuracy of current procedures/processes.
• 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 as designated.
• Assist with the daily operations of staff to include: the management of workload, providing timely technical assistance to staff and clients, responding to inquiries and complaints, ensuring safety compliance, minimizing overtime.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of new processes and/or procedures and participates in improving current processes.
• Provide administrative assistance to include: interviewing and selecting new employees, evaluating employees, documenting staff competencies, recommending cost containment strategies. Additional tasks may 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.
• Keep ASCP or other certifications up to date per guidelines of national organization.
• Performs related duties as required.

What You’ll Need

• Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience
• Current Medical Laboratory Scientist certification with the American Society of Clinical Pathology or equivalent certifying organization; or certification with specialty organization appropriate to Microbiology
• Two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or equivalent experience.

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.

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.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail].

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.