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Req #: 235996

Department: Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

Job Location Detail: Harborview Medicine Center

Posting Date: 07/26/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $6,808 - $10,034 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Scientist 2. WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week

• Day Shift WHAT WE OFFER

• 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. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory OR equivalent education/experienceAND

• 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 divisionAND

• Two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or equivalent experience. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES General Duties/Primary Job Functions: Data Management

• Manage electronic QC, result and corrective action data compiled in data management software.

• Compile and distribute QC summary reports to unit managers and Nursing leadership.

• Maintains test menus for each test location.

• Maintain Procedure Manual, annual review; coordinates Faculty Review.

• Draft new procedures in format required by CAP; compile and maintain binders.

• With Nursing, review all policies and procedures yearly and make revisions as needed.

• Distribute revisions, updates, and new procedures to all POCT locations.

• Manage TempTrak System; is proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Order through Purchase Path and open tickets with UWIT Coordinate, review and evaluate the POCT Quality Control/Quality Assurance Program

• Review quality control data of all testing sites on a monthly basis, reviews monthly QA summaries, log sheets, or by direct download of data from the instruments. Conduct Site audits periodically, including going to all offsite locations.

• Draft and distribute summaries of quality control data to POCT managers and/or directors, including corrective action recommendations for failures to comply with regulatory standards.

• Perform QC on new lot #/shipments of testing reagents; notifies appropriate departments when lots are cleared for distribution to the units; follows up when lots are not acceptable for release to floors.

• Coordinates and distributes Proficiency Testing surveys to all POCT locations for each MTS License.

• Prepares PT evaluations and sends reports to faculty, nursing managers, and nursing leadership.

• Provides tools to testing staff and physicians for corrective actions if scores are not acceptable. Communications/Customer Service

• Represents the department professionally when interacting with all medical center staff.

• Communicates and replies clearly, directly, and in a timely manner (orally and written).

• Maintains neat, legible, organized documents.

• Maintains an advanced and current level of expertise for all procedures. Education/Competency Program

• Visit testing locations (including offsite locations) as needed for record review, problem solving sessions, and training when applicable.

• Provide suggestions for designing a corrective action plan when needed.

• In conjunction with the Nursing Educator, designs the yearly competency education materials and written or practical competency exam.

• Create and update skills checklists, educational PPT, and supportive documents.

• Assist Nursing Educator with initial and ongoing orientation training, annual competency validations, and various training sessions as applicable. Method Evaluation

• Assist the POCT Leadership Committee (HMC-Product Evaluation Committee) in determining need for new methodology, including any connectivity needs.

• Collaborates with Sites to assess the need for new tests; provides regulatory information/quotes.

• Coordinate Clinical Laboratory evaluation, validation, and correlation of new methods or instruments.

• Coordinates training with the rep/Nursing Education or provides training when applicable. Troubleshooting

• Provide assistance to staff with QC/QA problems, methods, or instruments.

• Follow up with clinical engineering or manufacturer for ongoing problems. Compliance/Inspections

• Maintains knowledge of current Federal and State regulations (i.e., TJC, DOH, and CLIA).

• Helps prepare sites for inspection by regulatory agencies

• Reports compliance issues to the POCT Leadership Committee for corrective action.

• Helps Lead prepare and present QI projects to POCT leadership and inspectors.

• Perform “mock” inspections/audits; communicates results to managers; follows up on corrective actions when applicable.

• Assists the POC Lead with draft responses to any regulatory inspection deficiencies. Safety/Response to Emergencies

• Maintain awareness of safety procedures; implement safety rules and regulations in compliance with institution standards.

• Have and exercise knowledge of laboratory safety and proper precautions when dealing with bio-hazardous, radioactive, corrosive, explosive and/or flammable materials.

• Recognize potential safety hazards and take corrective action to resolve hazards or notify appropriate personnel.

• Participate in interdepartmental efforts to facilitate a safe environment for all staff and patients.

• Keep abreast of safety procedures including fire plan, disaster drills, evacuation routes, etc.

• Report knowledge of hazards to the Manager or Lead.

• Follows safety/biohazards procedures and practices "Universal Precautions" at all times. Policies and Procedures

• Follows established policies, procedures and techniques at all times.

• Integrates new or revised procedures into the workplace.

• Perform other duties as required at all POC locations, including coverage at UW Medicine locations. Quality Assessment and Improvement

• Participate in and support quality assessment and improvement activities.

• Present QA projects to Management, Administration, and Faculty as applicable. Age Specific Competencies

• Maintain knowledge of age and gender specific developmental stage differences and requirements to meet the needs of patients and their families.

• Maintain knowledge of age and gender specific reference ranges as applicable. 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 (https://dlmp.uw.edu/about/about-us)UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.