Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee/1, HMC Transfusion Services Laboratory
University of WashingtonAbout the role
Job Description
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 Transfusion Services Laboratory at Harborview Medical Center (HMC).
HMC is the only designated Level 1 adult and pediatric trauma and burn center in Washington state. We provide exemplary patient care, especially to vulnerable and underserved populations. Our Transfusion Services Laboratory (TSL) responds immediately to devastating situations in which blood components are needed for patients in the ER and OR. Our lab is unique in that we respond to traumas and massive bleeds around the hospital with a refrigerator of blood components. In terms of clinical testing, we perform tube and automated type and screens, crossmatching, basic antibody identification, transfusion reaction workups and elutions. We also provide blood components for five different ambulance supervisors and eight helicopter/fixed wing Airlift Northwest bases. Additionally, TSL is heavily involved with clinical trials, primarily focused on whole blood versus component therapy in adults and pediatric patients.
The MLS Trainee/1 performs clinical laboratory testing used in the screening, diagnosing, and treating of pathological conditions. Testing is performed at a professional level and may include all facets of pretransfusion testing using both automated and manual methods, routine and complex antibody identification, component preparation, unit confirmation testing, shipping and receiving units and tissue, sample processing, information processing, and quality control. Additionally, the MLS Trainee/1 may respond to trauma codes and the delivery and facilitation of blood products to the bedside. This role also trains students and new employees in the performance of such testing. Finally, the MLS Trainee/1 may participate in special projects as needed.
If you are hired as an MLS Trainee, you will be assigned the technologist security level. Upon successful completion of training and competency, you will perform testing independently.
Work schedule:
100% FTE
2130 - 0800, final work schedule to be discussed with hiring manager
Night shift
What you’ll contribute:
Technical Quality of Work
Perform analysis of blood and blood products with accuracy and precision in the transfusion service laboratories.
Follow current established procedures and guidelines for performing and documenting tests.
Complete routine tasks without direct supervision.
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