Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee/1 (Intermittent), UWMC - Northwest

About the role

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for an intermittent Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee/1 with the UWMC – Northwest Laboratory.

Work Schedule

• Intermittent
• Evenings/Nights

What You’ll Contribute

• Performs testing on Hematology, Chemistry, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Urinalysis instrumentation.
• Runs and evaluates quality control on all applicable general bench procedures.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform appropriate quality assurance procedures for all flagged samples.
• Performs maintenance procedures on general bench instruments.
• Performs manual testing and cytospin preparations.
• Trains students and new employees.
• Performs reagent replenishment and troubleshoots technical issues.
• Recognizes critical and urgent results and communicates them to providers.
• Manages mislabeled specimens and blood component storage.
• Calculates concentrations and prepares reagents.
• Rotates and maintains competency in assigned departments.
• Assists with the evaluation of new tests and instrumentation.

Requirements for an MLS Trainee

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science OR equivalent education/experience
• ANDEligible to take the Medical Laboratory Scientist or categorical certification examination from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) within 18 months from date of hire.

Requirements for an MLS 1

• Accredited bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science OR equivalent education/experience AND
• Current Medical Laboratory Scientist certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent certifying organization OR certification with specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division AND
• One (1) year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee. Up to one (1) year of on-the-job experience performing clinical testing in a Medical Laboratory Science Program externship may count toward the experience requirement.

Compensation, Benefits And Position Details

• Pay Range: Minimum $40.79 hourly, Maximum $59.30 hourly
• Benefits: Other Compensation available at this link
• Shift: Alternate Work Shift (United States of America)
• Temporary or Regular: Temporary position
• FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 0.00%
• Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional