Clinical Lab Tech I - Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave accrual

State Employee Tuition Exemption

Public transit U-PASS

Healthcare and retirement benefits

Wellness and training programs

Job summary

UW Medicine’s DLMP in Seattle, WA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 to support the PSPS team at UW Medical Center – Montlake. You will process specimens, perform venipuncture, and deliver courteous patient care, contributing to accurate diagnostics and efficient service.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, phlebotomy, and proactive customer service while training new staff and supporting accreditation readiness. A strong science background and LIS familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and one 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, or registration.
• Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification with the Washington State Department of Health OR obtain the MA-P certification within 180 days of start date.
• Desired qualifications include an associate or bachelor’s degree in science, experience in a major medical hospital laboratory, and LIS experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform Specimen Processing Activities: receiving, sorting, prioritizing specimens and requests, matching specimens to requisitions, centrifuging and aliquoting, processing timed urine collections, resulting and reviewing entries, and performing various computer functions.
• Perform Phlebotomy Activities: provide direct patient care by performing venipuncture and capillary blood collection on inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
• Perform Customer Service: respond promptly, courteously, and professionally to inquiries from patients, clients, and hospital/laboratory staff.
• Share Your Knowledge: orient and train new employees, participate in performance improvement activities, support accreditation standards.
• Utilize Problem-Solving Skills: resolve specimen and order-related problems timely and document for supervisor review.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Venipuncture

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASCP-approved laboratory assistant course

MA-P certification (WA Dept of Health) or obtain within 180 days

Tools

LIS

Job description

UW Medicine’s DLMP in Seattle, WA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 to support the PSPS team at UW Medical Center – Montlake. You will process specimens, perform venipuncture, and deliver courteous patient care, contributing to accurate diagnostics and efficient service.

Responsibilities include specimen handling, phlebotomy, and proactive customer service while training new staff and supporting accreditation readiness. A strong science background and LIS familiarity are valued.