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PROGRAM COORDINATOR
 

PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Req #: 232572
Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY
Job Location: Other Location
Job Location Detail: 1616 Eastlake 
Posting Date: 04/24/2024 
Closing Info: Open Until Filled 
Salary: $3640 - $4864 per month 
Other Compensation:  
Union Position: Yes
Shift: First Shift 
Benefits:
  • As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.  

    • The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Coordinator

    WORK SCHEDULE
  • 40 hours per week
  • Day Shift

    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
  • High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of experience in the program specialty
    OR
  • Equivalent education/experience.

    PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Responsible for front-line communication activities, including answering the laboratory phone lines, directing visitors, sorting and organizing deliveries (mail and faxes) within the laboratory office, ordering supplies for administrative staff, and problem solving; 
  • Initial point-of-contact for all incoming phone inquiries to the laboratories;
  • Organize and maintain laboratory program documents and laboratory staff training documentation and certification in compliance with UW and College of American Pathology (CAP) accreditation requirements;
  • Monitor laboratory staff continuing education and training records;
  • Onboard and offboard Virology laboratory staff.
  • Maintain archiving and shredding services. Handle retrieval requests for all lab employees.
  • Set up meetings, telecast of UW Lab Medicine Grand Rounds, and arrange other education seminars.  Responsible for conference room scheduling;
  • Act as liaison between laboratory staff and building engineering for building maintenance and repair requests;
  • Responsible for service and maintenance of all office equipment;
  • Assist laboratory staff with purchasing of laboratory supplies and reagents as requested;
  • Manage special program projects within the program as assigned by the Laboratory Operations Manager;
  • Attend meetings and/or conferences as program representative;
  • May assist with training staff on program protocols and guidelines.
  • May direct the work of assigned staff;

    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

    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.

    • Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

    The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

    To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

    Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.