MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST LEAD

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington's Medical Center - Northwest seeks a full-time Medical Technologist Lead. This role involves leading lab staff, conducting complex tests, and developing new procedures, with responsibilities emphasizing teamwork and quality patient care in a dynamic environment. Candidates must hold relevant qualifications and experience in medical laboratory science.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Work/life programs

Qualifications

• Three years of professional experience including one year as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 or equivalent.
• Medical Laboratory Science certification required.

Responsibilities

• Leads the professional and technical work performed by lab technicians and trainees.
• Exercises expertise in new procedure development and evaluation.
• Performs complex clinical diagnostic tests.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Expertise

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

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

Union Position: Yes

Shift: First Shift

A Higher Degree of Healthcare

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.

At UW Medical Center – Northwest, we’re proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in patient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we've received are: The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award; The Emergency Medicine Excellence Award; The Stroke Care Excellence Award; Winner of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row. We’re also one of the safest places to get care – among the top 5% in the country.

UW Medical Center – Northwest includes a full-service, non-profit community hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 1900 employees and a world-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus, just north of Seattle.

UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a FULL-TIME DAYS, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST LEAD. This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. The Medical Technologist performs, in one or more areas of the Laboratory, routine and complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, as ordered by physician. The Lead Medical Technologist exercises independent judgment, makes decisions, troubleshoots complex problems, develops new tests, and provides leadership and direction to technicians and lab assistants.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Regularly assigns, instructs, and checks the work of others.

Leads the professional and technical work performed by Medical Laboratory Technicians, Technologists and Trainees in Clinical Hematology, Coagulation and Transfusion Support Services.

Exercises expertise in development/evaluation/performance of new or specialty procedures and coordinates the development and evaluation of new laboratory tests and procedures.

Performs and provides high level support at a professional level of moderate to high complexity manual and automated clinical diagnostic tests used in the screening, diagnosing, and treating of pathological conditions.

Rotates and maintains competency in all sections where he/she has been trained.

Provides direction to laboratory staff and students; organizes staff and student teaching programs; and performs administrative functions.

Follows safety/biohazard procedures and practices “Universal Precautions” at all times.

Responsible for other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS
Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience

AND

Medical Laboratory Science certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent, or certification with a specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division

AND

Three years of professional experience including one year as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 or equivalent

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 .