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Workplace COVID-19 Tester - Roxby Group (Limited Term/Temporary)

University of Washington

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Posted:

January 7, 2021

Location:

Seattle, Washington

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Salary:

Open

Type:

Full Time

The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.

At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for all.

The University of Washington (UW) and Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC) are partnering to implement a program that will integrate COVID-19 testing into adult family homes in King County to rapidly scale-up testing among affected residents and workers. Improving access to COVID-19 testing in adult family homes is an important part of improving health equity in King County.

We (The Department of Medicine’s Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) are seeking Temporary COVID-19 Testers to work with us on implementing and scaling up COVID-19 testing in adult family homes. The work will include going to on-site testing events at adult family homes, collecting COVID-19 nasal swabs, and facilitating observed self-collection of specimens both on-site and remotely (home collection).

Duties and Responsibilities
Under general supervision of the project co-directors the testers will:

•Travel to adult family homes with concern for COVID-19
•Working with the Nurse lead to ensure smooth client flow at the site
•Collect, label and process specimens according to protocol
•Instruct patients in self-collection of specimens & observing self-collection
•Contacting individuals by video call to facilitate home based collection
•Collecting data to facilitate contact tracing
•Providing education and teaching on COVID-19 testing, prevention and isolation & quarantine as appropriate
•Participating in all agency regulatory compliance activities
•Cleaning, stocking, inventorying and organizing supplies
•Performing lab and equipment QA

Minimum Requirements:

•Bachelor's degree in Public Health or related field and at least 1 year experience.
•Ability to establish rapport with diverse groups of people in a very brief amount of time.
•Ability to work with communities of people with varied lived experiences in a non-judgmental manner.
•Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and spoken)
•Knowledge of medical terminology
•Maintain confidentiality of protected health information at all times.
•Carry out assignments and responsibilities reliably in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner.
•Strong attention to details.
•Washington State Driver's License or the ability to provide transportation to work locations with limited or no public transportation services

Desirable Qualifications:

•Completion of a Medical Assistant course accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) or other recognized regional or national accreditation board; OR equivalent education/experience and willingness to obtain MA certification in a short time frame
•Previous COVID-related work
•Experience working in or with a local health department
•Fluency in English is required; bilingual Spanish-English language skills are preferred
•Prior experience with handling, processing, and transporting of human biological specimens.
•Familiarity with electronic medical record programs (EPIC).

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.

Application Process:

The application process for UW positions may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter, and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

The University of Washington is following physical distancing directives from state and local governments as part of the collective effort to combat the spread of COVID-19. Click here for updates

“Onsite work” in the interim will vary for units and for specific positions and will be discussed with candidates during the interview process.

Internal Number: 185956

About University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.

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