Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, Renton Central Lab: Microbiology (Intermittent)

Work Schedule

Intermittent (as needed). Variable shifts between days and evenings. Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring manager. Recruiting for multiple positions.

What You’ll Contribute

• Accession test requests, track specimens, and look up results in the Laboratory Information System.
• Batch and un-batch specimens from other divisions and transport them appropriately.
• Operate the WASP to process approved specimens, perform daily and monthly maintenance and troubleshoot errors.
• Process bacterial and fungal cultures for all specimen types.
• Prepare and stain direct smears, including but not limited to, Gram stains, KOH preps, Trichromes, malaria preps.
• Answer phone calls and direct questions to appropriate personnel.
• Interact with health care providers and respond to questions concerning specimens in a professional manner.
• Trouble shoot specimens issues and enter cases in hc1.
• Follow procedures and know where to find information in Media Lab.
• Collect and clean glassware, collect, and dispose of biological waste, and unpack supplies and reagents.
• Must have working knowledge of the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, such as biological safety cabinet, centrifuge, cytocentrifuge, stomacher, fume hood, incubators, dry baths, refrigerators and freezers.
• Performs setup for bacterial susceptibility testing, including disk diffusion, gradient strips, and microtiter panels.
• Communicate with co-workers so that the specimen processing flows smoothly over breaks and between shifts.
• Be helpful, courteous, and respectful with co-workers.
• Keep the work area clean, organized and stocked.

What You’ll Need

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

What We Offer

• 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.
• Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.
• And much more!

Pay

Pay Range Minimum: $26.88 hourly. Pay Range Maximum: $38.46 hourly.