Clinical Laboratory Technician 2, HMC Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Services Team

About the role

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 2 for the Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Services (PSPS) Team at Harborview Medical Center. The ideal candidate is passionate about science and ready to contribute to patient care.

Responsibilities

• Prepares packages and ensures send-out samples are forwarded to appropriate reference labs for testing.
• Maintains awareness of and uses resources to provide instruction on specialized and targeted tests not performed by the UW Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology.
• Handles problem resolution of specimens and collaborates with the Clinical Administrative Support Team and Lab Medicine Residents.
• Aids in the preparation of special collection materials needed for referral testing.
• Maintains an adequate stock of special collection materials and builds relationships with referral laboratories.
• Trains and supports new and existing staff on reference laboratory send-out activities and problem resolution.
• Serves as a resource to general PSPS staff regarding the Lab Information System (LIS) and Clinical Information System (CIS).
• Performs duties of a CLT 1 as needed and assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two (2) years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience.
• Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification with the Washington State Department of Health, or obtain certification within 180 days of start date.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in science preferred.
• Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS).

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Two (2) years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience.
• Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification with the Washington State Department of Health, or obtain certification within 180 days of start date.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in science preferred.
• Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory.
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems.
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS).

Skills

• Ability to solve problems and relay solutions to providers and other divisions.
• Flexibility and teamwork skills to handle stressful situations.
• Knowledge of phlebotomy and specimen collection techniques.
• Understanding of laboratory information systems and electronic health records.

Benefits

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly.
• State Employee Tuition Exemption Program.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS).
• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
• Free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes.

Pay

Pay Range: Minimum $28.53 hourly, Maximum $40.85 hourly.

Schedule

Day shift, 100% FTE work schedule, Tuesday - Saturday 0600-1430, including weekends and holidays.