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Req #: 232753

Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

Posting Date: 04/25/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $6610 - $9742 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 in our Chemistry Division.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full Time

• 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.

• Relocation incentive for eligible new employees. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory OR equivalent education/experience.

• Current Medical Laboratory Scientist certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent certifying organization; or certification with specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division.

• Two years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or equivalent experience

• May be necessary to work in other departmental locations to meet patient care service requirements, ie UWMC, HMC, Roosevelt, etc. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights.

• Maintains complete confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic, or verbal form, which may jeopardize the privacy of patients.

• Accesses and uses the minimum necessary patient identifiable information and only when necessary to perform job responsibilities and duties.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of and maintains complete confidentiality of employee information and medical center strategic plans and initiatives, financial information or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic, or verbal form, which may jeopardize employee rights or medical center operations.

• Accesses and uses the minimum necessary employee and medical center information and only to perform job responsibilities and duties.

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of, and adherence to, the medical center’s Compliance Program policies, procedures, and standards of conduct. Demonstrates conduct that reflects a commitment to these standards.

• Participates in training activities as required by the compliance program by the stated deadlines.

• Demonstrates an awareness of the patients’ and coworkers’ views, traditions, and actions considering individual cultures.

• Asks patients and families about specific beliefs, practices, and customs that may be relevant and important during medical treatment and hospitalization.

• Understands and can incorporate into patient care how those preferences affect the way in which care should be delivered. Respectfulness is shown to coworkers.

• Ability to proficiently read, write, understand, and communicate in English commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of the position to understand and respond to policies, procedures, overhead pages and alarms, in a manner that will ensure personal health and safety, and the safety of other staff, patients, and visitors, during the course of an emergency or an unusual incident, should one occur while present at the work site or in the facility.

• Supports the organizational and service area’s mission and vision.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and applies the UWMC Standards for Service Excellence:

• Introduces themselves; Escorts as needed; Responds and follows through with complaints; Asks what name the person wishes to be called; Refers people to those who can give assistance; Apologizes and provides additional services for patients who have been inconvenienced or who need special assistance; Assists if someone looks lost; Privacy is maintained and care-related discussions are conducted in private settings; Anything else is always the manner in which conversations are ended.

• Communicates effectively and respectfully with individuals and groups.

• Contributes to positive working relationships and collaborative teamwork with all disciplines and departments.

• Recognize one’s own stress and the impact on others.

• Identifies and manages stressors utilizing the guidance of others. Remains flexible with changes that are occurring in the department and/or medical center.

• Concerns/issues regarding departmental/organizational operations are communicated to the employee’s supervisor/manager.

• Demonstrates knowledge of cost efficiencies in the delivery of care such as identifying and pursuing quality improvement opportunities and utilizing appropriate supplies and resources. 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.