Clinical Laboratory Technician Lead

About the role

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Renton, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) Lead with the Specimen Processing Services Team at the Renton Central Lab. Are you passionate about science and ready to make a real impact on patient care? As a CLT Lead, you will play a vital role in the diagnostic process of laboratory testing. Whether you are processing and preparing specimens for testing or providing excellent customer service, you are influencing the timely and accurate diagnosis of patients at UW Medicine and beyond. Our Specimen Processing Services Team embraces diversity, collaboration, and a supportive work culture. Together, we don’t just process specimens – we help power the future of healthcare.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology is a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, combining 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.

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top‑rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. Its mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. Across UW Medicine, employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion, creating a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Responsibilities

• Informs supervisor of operational status and personnel issues and provides leadership to the Central Lab Specimen Processing Services (SPS) staff.
• Performs the work of Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLT 1, CLT 2) and assigns, instructs, and reviews the work of others.
• Primary focus is the pre‑analytical handling and processing of patient specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Responsible for receiving, processing and distribution of routine and stat specimens for analytical testing.
• Operates laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, and processing hoods.
• Performs at a technical level on routine laboratory tests and/or laboratory processing and set up work which supports the operations of a clinical laboratory.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting JCAHO, CLIA and CAP accreditation standards.
• Inspires and motivates subordinates by personal motivation, loyalty, enthusiasm and positive attitude towards self, others and the workplace.
• Communicates courteously and clearly with hospital and laboratory staff to resolve problems.
• Establish and maintain positive attitude toward patients, patient care providers, self, others and the workplace.

Requirements

High school graduation or equivalent AND three (3) 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

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in science
• Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory
• Experience with electronic health record (EHRs) information systems
• Experience with laboratory