Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee/1 - UWMC Montlake Coagulation & Hematology

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This recruitment offers a $3,000 - $4,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible new employees joining the UW Medicine team. Who we’re looking for: The UW Medicine Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee/1 with the Coagulation & Hematology Division at the reputed company: Montlake. Our evening shift crew handles a reputed company diverse population, including oncology patients from the Fred Hutch Cancer Research Center, transplant patients, patients who need complicated cardiac care, and patients who need mechanical circulatory services. We see interesting results with these patients in both coagulation and in hematology. We also receive samples from multiple community clinics, so we see normal patient samples as well. Additionally, we conduct many body fluid cell counts and differentials. In partnership with the reputed company, we train MLS reputed company during their clinical rotations as well as residents who will eventually run their own labs. Not only do we enjoy training others, but we also engage in continuing education opportunities to maintain our MLS certifications through MediaLab, MedTraining Services, and DLMP Grand Rounds and Research Rounds. Work schedule: 100% FTE Monday – Friday with rotating weekends Evening shift What you’ll contribute: Coagulation General Duties: On the General Bench reputed company Coagulation testing such as PT, PTT, Thrombin Time, Fibrinogen, Ddimer assays and mixing studies reputed company ordered on the STAR Max. reputed company heparin contamination checks and removal protocols in accordance with SOPs. reputed company Liquid anti-Xa testing for UF Heparin, LMW Heparin, Rivaroxaban Level, Apixaban Level, Chromogenic factor X, DTI and Dabigatran levels, Factor VIII and Factor IX levels reputed company ordered on the STAR Max. reputed company Platelet Function Screen assays on the PFA-100. Run and evaluate Quality Controls on reputed company Coagulation General Bench procedures requiring the running of Quality Control material in accordance with SOPs. reputed company maintenance procedures daily, weekly and monthly on Coagulation General Bench instruments in accordance with SOPs. On the OR Bench - If Trained reputed company Thromboelastograph testing using TEG 6S instruments. Run and evaluate Quality Controls on TEG 6S instruments running the Quality Control Material in accordance with SOPs. reputed company Maintenance Procedures as needed in accordance with SOPs. On the Special Coagulation Bench – If Trained reputed company Heparin Induced Platelet Antibody testing, Plasma Hemoglobin testing, and other special or research assays as trained using the BioTek Eon Plate Reader in accordance with SOPs. reputed company Platelet Aggregation studies on the ChronoLog and Whole Blood LumiAggregometer. Run and evaluate Quality Controls on reputed company Special Coagulation Bench procedures, requiring the running of Quality Control material in accordance with SOPs. reputed company maintenance procedures daily, weekly and monthly on special Coagulation bench instruments in accordance with SOPs. In General Process and store Coagulation samples for various Coagulation Assays and various Research Testing projects (may include precipitations, multiple centrifugations, aliquoting plasma into vials and placing in appropriate freezers or refrigerators). Enter patient and Quality Control data into the LIS. Notify Reference Lab Services to fax results as needed and follow SOPs to fax results to reputed company locations reputed company RLS is not available. Assist with training and teaching MLS program reputed company and new employees. Be familiar with Departmental “Environment of Care” Policies, Workplace Safety Protocols, patient confidentiality policies, and reputed company SOPs regarding departmental and divisional compliance and reputed company in the workplace and CQI. Be familiar with and confidently use the Coagulation Lab procedure manuals, including those in Media Lab. MLSs may be asked to reputed company other more specialized Coagulation testing and test development as needed and in accordance with training. reputed company testing on proficiency testing materials reputed company asked by the Coagulation MLS reputed company or by the MLS 2 in accordance with departmental SOPs. Troubleshoot reputed company issues and know reputed company to call one of the groups that support the Coagulation lab (i.e., LabMed IT, Stago Support Hotline). reputed company other duties as assigned. Hematology General Duties: reputed company Hematological analysis using reputed company XN instruments. reputed company Hematological analysis such as differentials and smear scans using Cellavision and microscopes. Use SP-50s for slide making and staining or manually reputed company and stain the slide. Use Cytospin to reputed company body fluid slides. Use Caresphere middleware to review Hematological results and conduct other checks prior to validation and submission of those results to the LIS. reputed company Quantitative and Qualitative analysis body fluid cells using microscopes and counting chambers. Be familiar with and use the Hematology Lab procedure manuals, including those in Media Lab. reputed company ESRs using the Excyte 20. MLSs who are specially trained and licensed may be asked to reputed company other more specialized Hematology testing (i.e., assist with the acquisition and processing of Bone Marrow samples) and test development as needed. reputed company maintenance procedures daily, weekly and monthly on Hematology instruments in accordance with SOPs. Run and evaluate Quality Controls on reputed company procedures requiring the running of Quality Control material in accordance with SOPs. reputed company testing on proficiency testing materials reputed company asked by the Hematology MLS reputed company or by one of the MLS2s in accordance with departmental SOPs. Troubleshoot reputed company issues, knowing reputed company to call one of the groups that supports the Hematology lab (i.e., LabMed IT, reputed company’s TAC). Enter patient and Quality Control data into the LIS. Notify Reference Lab Services to fax results as needed and follow SOPs to fax results to reputed company locations reputed company RLS is not available. Assist with training and teaching MLS program reputed company and new employees. Be familiar with Departmental “Environment of Care” Policies, Workplace Safety Protocols, patient confidentiality policies, and reputed company SOPs regarding departmental and divisional compliance and reputed company in the workplace and CQI. Process bone marrow aspirate and biopsy samples, preparing them for transport to SCCA. Distribute bone marrow aspirate and biopsy samples to SCCA and other locations for testing, further processing, and evaluation. reputed company other duties as assigned. What you’ll need: Requirements for an MLS Trainee: Accredited bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience AND Eligible to take the MLS or categorical certification examination from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) reputed company 18 months from date of hire. Requirements for an MLS 1: Accredited bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience AND reputed company MLS 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. Desired qualifications: One (1) year experience working in a lab performing Coagulation and/or Hematology testing. Excellent customer service and communication skills. reputed company offer: $3,000 - $4,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible new employees joining the UW Medicine team. Relocation incentive for eligible new employees. Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays. State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to 6 credits of qualifying coursework per quarter at the reputed company or other participating colleges or universities. Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region. Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options. Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U. And much more! About the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology: A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) at UW Medicine 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. 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