Medical Laboratory Scientist 2, HMC Point of Care Testing

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 2: POCT Coordinator with the Point of Care Testing (POCT) teamat Harborview Medical Center.

The MLS 2/POCT Coordinator builds a collaborative relationship with Patient Care Services to assure the quality of the POCT Program. This role is a liaison and resource person between the Clinical Laboratory and Patient/Ambulatory Care Services. Additionally, this role provides tools and resources to POCT staff to meet regulatory compliance.

Work schedule:

• 100% FTE
• Monday - Friday
• Day shift

What you'll contribute:

Perform Data Management

• Manage electronic QC, result and corrective action data compiled in data management software.
• Compile and distribute QC summary reports to unit managers and Nursing leadership.
• Maintain test menus for each test location.
• Maintain training documentation for staff through Learning Hub (LH), paper/electronic checklists, etc.
• Monitor TempTrak for temperature and humidity at testing sites; assist with corrective action plans.
• Order through Purchase Path; open tickets with UWIT as warranted.
• Track data through spreadsheets (i.e., Safety Net events, linearity/cal ver, correlation, etc.).
• Use EXCEL pivot tables as needed (i.e., glycemic report, summary tracking, etc.).
• Learning Hub Audience register and attend as needed.

Coordinate, Review and Evaluate the POCT Quality Control/Quality Assurance Program

• Review quality control data of all testing sites on a monthly basis, reviews monthly QA summaries, log sheets, or by direct download of data from the instruments. Conduct Site audits periodically, including going to all offsite locations.
• Draft and distribute summaries of quality control data to POCT managers and/or directors, including corrective action recommendations for failures to comply with regulatory standards.
• Perform QC on new lot #/shipments of testing reagents; notifies appropriate departments when lots are cleared for distribution to the units; follows up when lots are not acceptable for release to floors.
• Coordinate and distribute Proficiency Testing surveys to all POCT locations for each MTS License.
• Prepare PT evaluations and sends reports to faculty, nursing managers, and nursing leadership.
• Provide tools to testing staff and physicians for corrective actions if scores are not acceptable.

Engage in Communications/Customer Service

• Represent the department professionally when interacting with all medical center staff.
• Communicate respectfully and replies clearly, directly, and in a timely manner (orally and written).
• Maintain neat, legible, organized documents.
• Maintain an advanced and current level of expertise for all procedures.

Assist with Education/Competency Program

• Visit all POC testing locations (including offsite locations) as needed for tasks such as record review, troubleshooting, deliver PT and/or supplies, onsite audits, and training as applicable.
• May assist with designing a corrective action plan when needed.
• May assist the Lead with LH module review and written or practical competency exam.
• May assist the Lead updating skills checklists, educational PPT, and supportive documents.
• May assist Nursing Educator with initial and ongoing orientation training, annual competency validations, and various training sessions as applicable.

Assist with Method Evaluations

• Assist the Lead with supporting Clinical Laboratory evaluations, validations, and correlation of new methods or instruments.
• May assist the Lead with coordinating training or provides training when applicable.
• May assist the Lead with document support (procedure/policy/checklist/QC log, competency, etc.)

Troubleshoot

• May aid staff with QC/QA problems, methods, or instruments.
• Consult with clinical engineering, Scientific Instruments or vendor for ongoing problems.

Engage in Compliance/Inspections

• Maintain knowledge of current Federal and State regulations (i.e., TJC, DOH, CLIA).
• Perform onsite audits; sends results to Managers/Hospital Admin/Faculty; follows up with corrective action plans and documentation.
• Help Lead prepare and may present QI projects to POCT leadership and inspectors.
• Assist the Lead with draft responses to any regulatory inspection deficiencies.
• Report compliance issues to the POCT Leadership Committee for corrective action.

Policies and Procedures

• Help Lead maintain Procedure Manual, annual review; coordinate Faculty Review.
• May assist Lead in drafting procedures and documents.
• Assist with the review of all policies and procedures yearly and make revision suggestions to Lead as needed.
• Follows established policies, procedures and techniques at all times.
• Integrate new or revised procedures into the workplace.

Performs other Duties as Assigned at all POC Locations

• Shares responsibility for emergency coverage, overtime, on-call, and call-back needs.
• Adapt to new routines and schedules, cross coverage at all sites, offsite coverage as needed.

Quality Assessment and Improvement

• Participate in and support quality assessment and improvement activities.
• Receptive to new ideas and procedures.

What you'll need:

• Accredited bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science OR equivalent education/experience

AND

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

AND

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

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

What we offer:

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
• 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.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.
• And much more!

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:
$41.26 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$60.82 hourly
Other Compensation:

Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech