Transfusion Quality Lead - MLS Expert in Blood Bank

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 61.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation time

12 paid holidays

Transit subsidy

Excellent benefits

Fitness classes

Tuition exemption

Descripción de la vacante

The University of Washington's Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology seeks a Lead MLS to guide transfusion service operations across UW Medicine, ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory readiness. This role applies advanced MLS judgment to assess blood product suitability, coordinate investigations, and drive process improvements.

You will mentor staff, oversee daily quality workflows, and serve as a technical consultant during inspections, with opportunities to support acute

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science required.
• MLS certification with ASCP or equivalent required.
• Three years of professional experience including one year as MLS 2 or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Lead transfusion quality operations across UW campuses.
• Investigate transfusion-related deviations and patient safety concerns.
• Provide technical leadership for regulatory inspections and documentation.
• Oversee validation and process improvement for testing workflows.
• Mentor MLS staff and trainees in quality systems and regulatory requirements.

Conocimientos

Transfusion medicine knowledge

MLS judgment

Leadership

Quality improvement

Regulatory awareness

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in MLS

MLS certification

Descripción del empleo

The University of Washington's Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology seeks a Lead MLS to guide transfusion service operations across UW Medicine, ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory readiness. This role applies advanced MLS judgment to assess blood product suitability, coordinate investigations, and drive process improvements.

You will mentor staff, oversee daily quality workflows, and serve as a technical consultant during inspections, with opportunities to support acute