Medical Laboratory Scientist III (Sponsorship Eligible)

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Night, Schedule: Night Position Summary The Medical Laboratory Scientist 3 (MLS 3) 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 Shift operational coordination Attends to service escalation issues Generates reports to track team and individual performance Conducts quality and test performance reviews Monitors equipment performance Monitors quality and leads improvement initiatives Provides individual performance feedback on staff for supervisor Coordinates staff scheduling Coordinate new hire training Daily operational status report to laboratory leadership Coordinate new equipment implementation Oversees student program MLS-3 (Specialist): Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Biological Science, or Medical Technology with Current Specialist Certification related to specific laboratory discipline preferred with at least 2-years’ experience and leadership and/or training experience preferred. 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 starting pay for this position is $31.59 and the pay scale is $31.59 - $45.47 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align. Associated benefit information can be viewed here. MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 20,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho. MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization. Twelve hospitals complete the organization: Allenmore Hospital, Auburn Medical Center, Capital Medical Center, Covington Medical Center, Deaconess Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington — Navos Behavioral Health Hospital, Valley Hospital, Yakima Valley Hospital, Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit — and Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital. Join our talent network by creating a simple profile with us and we'll see if you're a fit for any current openings! Don't see an opening that fits your current preferences? Create a job alert for the type of job you're looking for, and we'll notify you when one gets posted! Click here to create a Job Alert. 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