Req #: 239073

Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

Appointing Department Web Address: https://dlmp.uw.edu/

Posting Date: 09/18/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: 50% of $3492 - $3749 per month

Shift: Permanent Negotiated 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 Medical Laboratory Courier WORK SCHEDULE

• This route is a 50% FTE and runs on Saturday and Sunday

• 10 hours each day. Route shift hours are 12:30pm- 11:00pm WHAT WE OFFER

• 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. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drives a University vehicle to transport laboratory specimens, laboratory reports, supplies and other designated materials between UWMC and medical facilities and laboratories within Washington State.

• Works with biohazardous specimens. Must be vigilant about risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens through needle stick or spillage.

• Transports lab supplies and related materials to be delivered to client locations on an as - needed basis.

• Performs assigned route.

• Exercises independent judgment in determining ability to accommodate clients' requests for additional service within the assigned shift.

• Maintains accurate records of individual route stops and specimens transported.

• Keeps assigned University vehicle clean, and fuel tank sufficiently filled per RLS Courier Group protocol.

• Teaches and demonstrates tasks and shares job knowledge with trainees as assigned. 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.