MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENTIST 1 OR TRAINEE
Req #: | 171198 |
Department: | LABORATORY MEDICINE |
Job Location: | UW Medical Center |
Posting Date: | 08/23/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | MLS Trainee: $4,675 - $6,896 / MLS 1: $4,866 - $7,173 per month |
Union Position: | Yes |
Shift: | Alternate Work Shift |
The Laboratory Medicine department has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time (100% FTE) Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or Trainee, for an alternate work shift. The person in this role will perform and/or provide high level support at a professional level and performance of moderate to high complexity manual and automated clinical chemistry diagnostic tests used in the screening, diagnosing, and treating of pathological conditions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
REQUIREMENTS:
This position will be offered as a Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee dependent upon the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Requirements for Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee:
Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience, AND eligible to take the Medical Laboratory Science certification examination from the American Society for Clinical Pathology, with successful completion and certification within one year from date of hire. Failure of Medical Laboratory Science graduates to attain certification within one year of date of hire will result in a recommendation for termination.
Requirements for Medical Laboratory Scientist 1:
Accredited Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience, AND current Medical Laboratory Science certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent certifying organization; or certification with specialty organization appropriate to the laboratory division, AND one year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee. Up to one year of on-the-job experience performing clinical testing in a Medical Laboratory Science Program externship may count towards the experience requirement.
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