Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, Renton Central Lab

We’re looking for a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 to join the Specimen Processing Services Team at the Renton Central Laboratory. This role is crucial in the diagnostic process of laboratory testing, contributing directly to patient care at UW Medicine and beyond. Our team values diversity, collaboration, and a supportive work culture, working together to power the future of healthcare.

About the role

This is a full-time, temporary night shift position (Monday – Friday with rotating holidays) based in Renton, WA.

Responsibilities

• Sort and prioritize initial specimens and requests, receive specimens.
• Match specimens against requisitions for appropriate tube type.
• Prepare reagents, chemical solutions, culture media, or cell cultures according to established procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as electronic balances, microscopes, spectrophotometers, pH meters, autoclaves, metering pumps, and centrifuges.
• Centrifuge and aliquot appropriate specimen type and quantity as ordered.
• Assist in orientation, training, and support of new employees.
• Refer testing to other laboratories as procedurally necessary.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and legible records.
• 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 of patient information and tests requested, printing, worksheets, reports, result inquiry, etc.
• 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.
• Attend division and departmental staff meetings.
• Promote and contribute to the development of teamwork in the service and working relationship between the laboratory and other departments.
• Complete compliance, safety, and other training relevant to job functions as assigned.
• Perform the work of a Clinical Laboratory Assistant.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent AND one (1) year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience OR
• Completion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Benefits

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
• 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.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

Pay

Pay Range: $26.88 – $38.46 hourly.

Schedule

• 100% FTE (full-time).
• Permanent night shift (Monday – Friday with rotating holidays).

About the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

A regional resource for clinical laboratory services, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) at UW Medicine combines sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities with the resources of an academic institution. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research, and community service, DLMP serves labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally.

About UW Medicine

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Our mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists, and other health professionals. Nearly 29,000 employees work across UW Medicine’s family of organizations, including Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.