Clinical Laboratory Coordinator Lead - University of Washington

Req #: 237566 Department: Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Posting Date: 10/31/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $4058 - $5809 per month Shift: First Shift Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908\_a11y.pdf) The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a **Clinical Laboratory Coordinator Lead** . **WORK SCHEDULE** + 40 hours per week + First Shift **WHAT WE OFFER** + $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine. + Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays. + Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region. + Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options. + Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U. + 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. + Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee. + Relocation incentive for eligible new employees. **CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT** + It will be necessary to work in other departmental locations in order to meet patient service requirements, especially at Harborview Medical Center. In addition, less frequent work effort will be required at other UW School of Medicine locations (e.g., South Lake Union) and Seattle-area healthcare institutions. + Will be considered essential staff and as such will be required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather. + Must be able to meet with all shifts on a regular basis **REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS** + High school graduation or equivalent AND three years of clinical or public health laboratory experienceOR + Equivalent education/experience. **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** Under general supervision, oversee and assess the daily tasks and workflows for Accessioning. Oversee and perform tasks related to internal case accessioning in the Pathology gross room, external case accessioning in the Pathology office. Facilitate the coordination of workflow, operational standards, and policies between Accessioning and other areas in the department. Maintain open and appropriate communication with direct supervisor and department leadership regarding staffing, workflows, and policies and procedures.Typical duties include: training and onboarding new staff, drafting policies and procedures and implementing as directed, triaging questions related to work in the Accessioning area, assessing and adjusting workflows and work assignments as needed, triaging and resolving external and internal Accessioning issues.Standards of Performance:1. Under the direction of leadership, create and maintain policies and procedures in compliance with regulatory and legal requirements for gross room accessioning, external accessioning, and additional material workflows. (10%)2. Create and maintain logs, forms, and other documentation regarding the acquisition and processing of materials for all areas of responsibility. (5%)3. Investigate and resolve problems and errors in all areas of responsibility. (20%)4. Create standards for outside communications related to all areas of responsibility. (5%)5. Use Pathology software and applications to process requests for consultation/reviews and to investigate errors in these areas along with monitoring the Expected List. (20%)6. Train and onboard new staff in Accessioning. (10%)7. Assign and direct the work of Accessioning staff as related to their standard duties as well as coverage needs. (10%)8. Regularly meet with staff and supervisors to review, revise, and/or implement process improvements. (5%)9. Interact professionally and communicate appropriately and clearly with physicians and staff in the Pathology department and other departments/institutions. (5%)10. Perform related duties as assigned. (10%) **ABOUT US** A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. To learn more about our team, please click HERE (https://dlmp.uw.edu/about/about-us)UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.