Clinical Laboratory Technician 1

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has two outstanding opportunities for Clinical Laboratory Technician 1's on Fixed Duration Appointments. Under general supervision, this position performs simple and qualitative clinical laboratory tests and/or prepare/setup specimens for laboratory tests and other laboratory work in support of technologists, faculty and students. This position's primary focus is directed toward pre-analytical handling and processing of patient specimens for diagnostic testing.

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week (Full-Time)

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.

REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduation or equivalent AND one year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience
OR
Completion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists
OR
Equivalent education/experience.

DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Completion of a phlebotomy course

Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy (MA-P) certification with the WA State Department of Health

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Prepare patient and collection equipment according to established procedures for blood collection

Perform phlebotomy on patients of all ages including both inpatients and outpatients

Instruct patients on proper collection of urine specimens

Match patients ID against patients information in Sunquest Collect handheld devices to ensure positive patient ID

Review Sunquest collect for appropriate collection of tube type
Interact professionally with patients, their families, departmental and hospital staff

Sort and prioritize initial specimens and requests, receive specimens via pneumatic tube system and Specimen Processing front window

Under general supervision, performs simple and qualitative clinical laboratory tests and/or prepare/setup specimens for laboratory tests and other laboratory work in support of technologists, faculty and students

Responsible for receiving processing and distribution of routine and stat specimens for analytical testing

Centrifuge and aliquot appropriate specimen type and quantity as ordered

Operates laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, incubators, scales and loads specimens onto automated instrumentation (chemistry and hematology automated lines

Process timed urine collections: add preservatives, measure, aliquot, etc.

Assist in orientation, training and support of new employees

Refer to testing to other laboratories as procedurally necessary

Scan requisitions into lab On-base system

Maintain and regular maintenance on lab equipment

Clean work area at least once each shift

Answer telephones, intercom and window reception in a courteous and professional manner

Perform computer functions required for completion of tasks: data entry, printing, worksheets, reports, result inquiry

Respond to inquiries concerning patient lab values, reference ranges, specimen requirements, procedures, time required for tests and preparation of specimens to outside labs for analysis

Resolve specimen or order-related problems

Communicate courteously and clearly with hospital and laboratory staff to resolve problems

Perform computer functions required for completion of tasks: data entry of patient information and tests requested, printing, worksheets, reports, result inquiry, etc.

Attend division and department staff meetings

Promote and contribute to the development of teamwork in the service and working relationships between the laboratory and other departments

Complete compliance, safety and other training relevant to job functions assigned

Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting JCAHO CLIA and CAP accreditation standards. Communicate courteously and clearly with hospital and laboratory staff to resolve problems

Adhere to directions from leadership team to include CLT Leads.?

The Department of Laboratory Medicine serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research and educational programs in laboratory medicine. The department now employs 900 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nations 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 and natural beauty.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employees working in Laboratory Medicine may be required to work in other departmental locations in order to meet patient service requirements, i.e. UWMC, HMC, CHRMC, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, SCCA, Roosevelt etc.

Lab Medicine employees are considered essential staff and as such are required to report to work during inclement weather

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.