Medical Laboratory Scientist; MLS; Technical Specialist - Hematology

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Position:
  Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) - Technical Specialist - Hematology
• Location:
  
  Swedish Hospital
• Full Time/Part Time:
  Full Time
• Hours:
  
  Monday-Friday,7am-3:30pm, rotating weekends and holidays

What you will do:

• Performs patient tests, manually and with automated clinical laboratory equipment, reagents and/or test methodologies in Coagulation, Hematology, and Urinalysis.
• Reviews patient test results for accuracy and notifies appropriate clinical personnel or all critical results. Documents this notification per established protocols.
• Recognizes abnormal or unusual test results and makes appropriate decisions before releasing results.
• Performs quality control per established departmental protocols. Records QC appropriately and takes corrective action when QC is not within established guidelines. Documents corrective action taken.
• Performs instrument checks, maintenance and troubleshooting per department protocols.
• Maintains competencies in accordance with policy and procedures of the hospital and laboratory department.
• In conjunction with the lead, supervisor, manager, or director, establishes a QC program in specialty, appropriate for the testing performed and delineates the parameters for acceptable levels of analytical performance.
• Ensures that quality control testing is performed per schedule, reviews result and takes corrective action when appropriate. Communicates significant/ unresolved issues to supervisor, manager, or director for resolution.
• Prepares, maintains, and reviews documentation on QC materials and reagents.
• May oversee proficiency testing in area of specialty.
• May assist supervisor, manager, or director in developing and implementing protocols for validation of new procedures/methods and equipment.
• Actively promotes patient satisfaction and customer service values with all staff members. Instructs and encourages coworkers to treat patients and customers (nurses, physicians, visitors, vendors etc.) courteously.
• Participates in continuing education programs, in-services, lab meetings and various committees.
• Maintains a safe work environment by using required PPE and protective devices. Handles biohazardous materials and chemicals according to established protocols.
• Maintains inventory and supplies within respective departments.
• Performs computer functions efficiently, manages workload and established turnaround times.
• Assists in orientation and training of new employees and students.
• May assist in competency assessment of moderate and high complexity testing.
• Maintains a broad knowledge of all laboratory departments. May cross-train into other areas of the lab as needed.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Education:
  
  Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technician or Bachelor’s in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, or equivalent
• Certification: MT, MLS or MLT (ASCP) certification or equivalent is required
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of two years’ experience in the clinical laboratory is required.

Benefits:

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, holiday and more based on an employee’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, Pet and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Community Involvement Opportunities

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