Req #: 228834 Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY Job Location: Other Location Posting Date: 12/01/2023 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $7088 - $10449 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits:

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

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for aMEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST LEAD.
WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week

Day Shift
WHAT WE OFFER

$4,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.

Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.

Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options.

Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the University of Washington or other participating colleges or universities.

Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee.

Relocation incentive for eligible new employees.

And much more! Please click here. for a comprehensive benefits summary.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

Assigns and reviews the work of other clinical technical staff within the section, provides fair and immediate feedback on problems with individuals. The MLS Lead notifies supervisors when issues are not resolved or of ongoing problems.

Oversees teaching/training of new employees, medical technology students, post-doctoral fellows and residents within the section.

Knows CAP and JC requirements and actively assesses, initiates, and monitors compliance within the section.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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

Medial 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 at least one year as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 or equivalent.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

It will be necessary to work in other departmental locations in order to meet patient service requirements, including Harborview Medical Center and at other UW School of Medicine locations (e.g., South Lake Union) and Seattle-area healthcare institutions, and also including an anticipated central lab location (Renton, WA) when scheduled.

Will be considered essential staff and as such will be required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Communication

The MLS Lead facilitates open communication within a section with staff. Staff feels empowered to express ideas and ask questions

The MLS Lead keeps staff informed and involved as changes occur in their section.

The MLS Lead communicates with supervisors and faculty regarding the ongoing operation of the section, and keeps them informed of important issues as needed.

The MLS Lead directly coordinates practical solutions to service-related problems with medical staff or Research Testing Services staff, liaison, or clients. The MLS Lead consults with faculty/supervisor as appropriate."
Computer Skills

Understands and uses relevant functions in the LIS.

Maintains sufficient skill with personal computers to use e-mail as a communication tool, Word for preparing and editing procedures, Media Lab for preparing and editing procedures also, and Excel for data reduction.

Assures that computer interface requirements are fulfilled. This includes the CAP required periodic validation.
Leadership

Provides daily leadership in the section to which they are assigned.

Establishes priorities of work to be done and assigns specific activities to technologists, students, etc

Assigns and reviews the work of other clinical technical staff within the section, provides fair and immediate feedback on problems with individuals. The MLS Lead notifies supervisors when issues are not resolved or of ongoing problems.

Acts as a mentor and provides direct feedback and guidance to individuals.
Financial

Reviews expenses for a section when designated by the supervisor.

With delegated authority, the MLS Lead authorizes overtime activities by other staff working in the section.

Consults with Manager about staffing requirements for the section as the needs change.

The MLS Lead orders (directly or by delegation) routine and specially needed supplies for their section and makes sure that section is well stocked. The MLS Lead sets up standing orders and service contracts in their section.

Coordinates and facilitates method evaluation and development within the section to which they are assigned, and follows the written divisional protocol.

Implements follow-up or special studies for the faculty director, including gathering statistics, cost analysis, training, etc.

Contributes to performance evaluations of MLS 2s, MLS 1s and technicians, and meets deadlines set by managers or faculty.
Teaching

The MLS Lead oversees teaching/training of new employees, medical technology students, post-doctoral fellows and residents within the section.

The MLS Lead develops and maintains training logs for all of the tests performed in the section.
ABOUT US
A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. To learn more about our team, please click HERE
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