Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 – HMC Transfusion Services Lab

About the role

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 2 with the Transfusion Services Laboratory (TSL) at Harborview Medical Center.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Emergency, Operating Room and other clinical areas that require transfusion support with blood components.
• Provide customer service and communication with patient care areas and blood center.
• Call product orders to floor.
• Take verbal orders for blood products as needed.
• Thaw frozen blood components to maintain inventory and support for transfusion patients.
• Combine/pool/aliquot blood components if necessary.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, portable refrigerators, plasma thawers, sterile docker, refrigerators, platelet rotator and freezers.
• Review and sign off on new and revised documents within specified time period.
• Complete all training modules and documentation within specified time period.
• Assist with training and competencies as needed.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement process.
• Perform the work of a Clinical Laboratory Technician I.
• Perform related duties as required.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Skills

• None specified

Benefits

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!

About the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology

A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at UW Medicine combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally.

About UW Medicine

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

About the UW

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.