MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST 1 OR TRAINEE
Req #: | 167631 |
Department: | LABORATORY MEDICINE |
Job Location: | Harborview Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 11/06/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | 80% of MLS Trainee: $4,675 - $6,896 / MLS 1: 80% of $4,866 - $7,173 per month |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | First Shift |
The Laboratory Medicine department has an outstanding opportunity for a day shift, part-time (80%) Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or Trainee. The person in this role will perform and/or provide high level support for the performance of moderate to high complexity clinical laboratory tests used in the screening, diagnosing, and treating of pathological conditions.
General Duties:
- Perform manual, semi-automated, and automated patient and proficiency testing without errors by following SOP as identified by current policies and procedures for the areas trained which may include routine bacteriology, susceptibility testing, mycology, mycobacteriology, parasitology, molecular testing, and/ or specimen processing.
- Report critical values, STAT results, reportable/ notifiable conditions, courtesy notifications, and routine results according to established protocols, insuring turn-around-times are consistently within guidelines and documentation is complete. Utilize information systems in addition to the LIS as needed.
- Perform and document routine quality control and preventative maintenance according to established protocols.
- 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, medical technology students, etc. 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, etc.
- Assist in the development and evaluation of new procedures/ processes and assesses the relevance and accuracy of current procedures/ processes.
- 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.
- Performs related duties as required.
This position will be offered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee dependent upon the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Requirements for MLS Trainee:
Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience, AND Eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Science certification examination from the American Society for Clinical Pathology, with successful completion and certification within one year from date of hire. Failure of Medical Laboratory Science graduates to attain certification within one year of date of hire will result in a recommendation for termination.
Requirements for MLS1:
Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience, AND Current Medical Laboratory Science certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent certifying organization; or certification with specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division. AND One year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee. Up to one year of on-the-job experience performing clinical testing in a Medical Laboratory Science Program externship may count towards the experience requirement.
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. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
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