Medical Laboratory Scientist 2
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
18403 (E S SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
17878 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
22594 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP/LT)
BASIC FUNCTION
Perform and or provide high level support for the performance of moderate to high complexity procedures and interpretations. Provide direction to laboratory staff and students; and/or exercise expertise in development/evaluation/performance of new or specialty procedures; and/or organize staff and student teaching programs; and/or perform administrative functions.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Senior-level class of the series.
Under general direction, perform two or more of the following:
- Exercise independent decision making with designated authority providing advice and expertise to Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 employees and Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainees;
- Assist Supervisor, Manager or Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead in coordinating educational programs for staff and students and provide feedback on performance;
- Develop and/or evaluate new procedures; perform all defined specialty procedures requiring in-depth knowledge and expertise;
- Spend twenty-five percent (25%) or more of time performing administrative duties for assigned unit.
TYPICAL WORK
Perform defined specialty procedures or provide specialty skills requiring in-depth knowledge and experience;
Organize and schedule in-service for staff; maintain records of staff training;
Act as resource to Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 employees and Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainees in quality control and troubleshooting of instruments and procedures;
Schedule orientation and training of new employees, post-doctoral fellows, residents, students, and other health care professionals; prepare teaching materials; submit written evaluation of students;
Prepare work schedules including coverage for vacations, evenings, weekends, and on-call of a laboratory shift, section, or division; responsible for timekeeping activities for payroll purposes;
Develop and evaluate new procedures and instruments;
Revise and submit updated clinical laboratory test procedures for approval;
Inventory laboratory reagents and consumable items; submit supply orders for approval;
Utilize statistical software;
Perform duties of Medical Laboratory Scientist 1 or equivalent experience;
Continuing education: keep ASCP or other certification up to date per guidelines of National Organization; and
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory 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.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
04/18/1988: New Class
07/02/1990: Revise MQ
05/14/2004: Revise MQ
06/01/2005: Civil Service Reform (CSR) Class Conversion
01/01/2014: Revise Class, including title change from Clinical Technologist 2 to Medical Laboratory Scientist 2
05/01/2022: Revise basic function and distinguishing characteristics