Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee/1: Coagulation & Hematology Lab, UWMC – Montlake

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle, WA invites applications for a Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee/1 in the Coagulation & Hematology Laboratory at Montlake. This 100% FTE, day-shift opportunity supports a diverse patient population including oncology, transplant, cardiovascular, and high-risk obstetrics cases.

The role involves performing specialized coagulation testing, platelet function screening, and quality control, while also supporting staff training and continuing

Responsibilities

• Perform Coagulation testing such as PT, PTT, Thrombin Time, Fibrinogen, Ddimer assays and mixing studies when ordered on the STAR Max.
• Perform heparin contamination checks and removal protocols in accordance with SOPs.
• Perform Liquid anti-Xa testing for UF Heparin, LMW Heparin, Rivaroxaban Level, Apixaban Level, Chromogenic factor X, DTI and Dabigatran levels, Factor VIII and Factor IX levels when ordered on the STAR Max.
• Perform Platelet Function Screen assays on the PFA-100.
• Run and evaluate Quality Controls on all Coagulation General Bench procedures requiring the running of Quality Control material in accordance with SOPs.
• Perform maintenance procedures daily, weekly and monthly on Coagulation General Bench instruments in accordance with SOPs.

Skills

Coagulation testing

Platelet Function Screen

Quality Control

Instrument maintenance

Tools

STAR Max

PFA-100

Job description

Job Description

The UW Medicine Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee/1 with the Coagulation & Hematology Laboratory at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake.

Our lab serves a patient population that includes oncology patients, transplant patients, cardiovascular patients, mechanical circulation patients, and patients with risky pregnancies. This MLS Trainee/1 role performs all the specialized testing in our division, including platelet aggregation and function screen testing, as well as TEG6s testing. Additionally, we provide support to the clinicians who perform bone marrow biopsies and aspirates for EVALHD bone marrow testing.

In partnership with the University of Washington, we also train MLS students during their clinical rotations as well as residents who will eventually run their own labs. Not only do we enjoy training others, but we also engage in continuing education opportunities to maintain our MLS certifications through MediaLab, MedTraining Services, and DLMP Grand Rounds and Research Rounds. There is a lot of exciting activity in our lab!

Who we’re looking for:

The UW Medicine Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee/1 with the Coagulation & Hematology Laboratory at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake.

Work schedule:

• 100% FTE
• Monday - Friday with rotating weekends and holidays
• Day Shift

What you’ll contribute:

Coagulation General Duties

• Perform Coagulation testing such as PT, PTT, Thrombin Time, Fibrinogen, Ddimer assays and mixing studies when ordered on the STAR Max.
• Perform heparin contamination checks and removal protocols in accordance with SOPs.
• Perform Liquid anti-Xa testing for UF Heparin, LMW Heparin, Rivaroxaban Level, Apixaban Level, Chromogenic factor X, DTI and Dabigatran levels, Factor VIII and Factor IX levels when ordered on the STAR Max.
• Perform Platelet Function Screen assays on the PFA-100.
• Run and evaluate Quality Controls on all Coagulation General Bench procedures requiring the running of Quality Control material in accordance with SOPs.
• Perform maintenance procedures daily, weekly and monthly on Coagulation General Bench instruments in accordance with SOPs.