Medical Laboratory Scientist- Microbiology

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At MultiCare, we strive to offer a true sense of belonging for all our employees. Across our health care network, you will find a dynamic range of meaningful careers, opportunities for growth, safe workplaces, and flexible schedules. We are connected by our mission - partnering and healing for a healthy future - and dedicated to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Nights, Schedule: 40 hours

Position Summary

The Medical Laboratory Scientist 2 (MLS 2) is responsible for performing patient analytic laboratory testing, quality control, data analysis, results reporting, instrument maintenance, and technical problem resolution. This is a technical position. Typical work situations require performing multiple tests with exacting accuracy and rapid turnaround time. MLS performs manual and automated procedures, operate instruments that are computer interfaced and use networked computer information systems. This position requires a service-committed individual, who is detail oriented and can perform complex data analysis, exercise sound, independent judgment and demonstrate critical thinking skills. The MLS may assume some administrative responsibilities and act as a resource for other laboratory personnel as well as for “external customers” such as physicians, patient care staff and outside organizations and laboratories.

• Determine additional testing/review when unexpected abnormalities detected

  Reagent Preparation

  Issue Blood for Emergency Transfusion

  High-Complexity Testing

  Works with MLS-2 and/or MLS-3 oversight

• Train New MLS-1 or MLA

• Transfusion Medicine Testing

• Equipment Validation

• Quality Initiatives

• Shift operational coordination (in absence of MLS-3)

• Competency Administration, provided meets CLIA requirements for General Supervisor

• Works Independently (no oversight)

• Train new hires

• Train students

• Interprets and Results Quality Control Tests

• Interprets and Validates Calibration

MLS-2 (Senior MLS):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biological Science, or Medical Technology with Current Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist, or Medical Technologist with at least 2-years’ laboratory experience performing high-complexity testing

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biological Science, or Medical Technology with Current Certification related to specific laboratory discipline with at least 2-years’ laboratory experience performing high-complexity testing

• Microbiology: M

• Transfusion Services: BB

• Molecular Biology: MB

• Chemistry: C

• Hematology: H

• Associates Degree and current Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician with at least 4-years’ laboratory experience performing high-complexity testing

Our Values

As a MultiCare employee, we'll rely on you to reflect our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy. Our values serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Why MultiCare?

• Belonging: We work to create a true sense of belonging for all our employees
• Mission-driven: We are dedicated to our mission of partnering for healing and a healthy future and the patients and communities we serve
• Market leadership: Washington state's largest community-based, locally governed health system
• Employee-centric: Named Forbes “America’s Best Employers by State” for several years running
• Technology: "Most Wired" health care system 15 years in a row
• Leading research: MultiCare Institute for Research & Innovation, 40 years of ground-breaking, clinical and health services research in our communities
• Lifestyle: Live and work in the Pacific Northwest - offering breathtaking water, mountains and forest at every turn

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $36.51 - $52.53 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors speci