MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST 1 OR TRAINEE (PART-TIME, EVENINGS)
Req #: | 180552 |
Department: | LABORATORY MEDICINE |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center - Montlake |
Posting Date: | 07/06/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | MLS Trainee: 80% of $4,769 - $7,034 / MLS 1: 80% of $4,963 - $7,316 per month |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | Permanent Evening Shift |
Notes: | As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. |
The Laboratory Medicine department has an outstanding opportunity for a part-time (80% FTE, 32 hours/week), evening shift, MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST 1 OR TRAINEE to support the Hematology and Coagulation division.
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REQUIREMENTS:
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 MLS 1:
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.
DESIRED:
Excellent customer service and communication skills
One year experience working in a lab performing Coagulation and or Hematology Testing
Conditions of Employment:
It will be necessary to work in other departmental locations in order to meet patient service requirements, especially at Harborview Medical Center. In addition, less frequent work effort will be required at other UW School of Medicine locations (e.g., South Lake Union) and Seattle-area healthcare institutions.
Will be considered essential staff and as such will be required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather.
Will be required to work some weekends and holidays
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