Clinical Laboratory Technician 1

FHLB Des Moines; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 75,446,000 - 109,716,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Public transit pass

Healthcare benefits

Job summary

UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA, is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 for the Specimen Processing Team. You will handle specimen processing, blood draws, and related computer tasks to support accurate patient diagnoses.

The role emphasizes customer service, training new staff, and contributing to quality and accreditation standards in a dynamic hospital lab environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience or completion of an approved laboratory assistant course.
• MA-P certification with WA DOH or obtained within 180 days of start date.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen processing duties including receiving, sorting, and prioritizing specimens and requests.
• Match specimens to requisitions, centrifuge and aliquot specimens, and process timed urine collections.
• Perform blood draws on patients and document results and entries for reference lab testing.
• Provide customer service by responding promptly and professionally to inquiries from patients, clients, and staff.

Job description

## Clinical Laboratory Technician 1Applylocations: Seattle, WAtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ-0000134238**Job Description****Who we’re looking for:**The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a **Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1** with the **Specimen Processing Team** at the University of Washington Medical Center - Northwest.Are you passionate about science and ready to make a real impact on patient care? As a CLT 1, you will play a vital role in the diagnostic process of laboratory testing. Whether you are processing and preparing specimens for testing, performing blood draws on patients, or providing excellent customer service, you are influencing the timely and accurate diagnosis of patients at UW Medicine and beyond. Our Specimen Procurement Team embraces diversity, collaboration, and a supportive work culture. Together, we don’t just process specimens – we help power the future of healthcare.**Work schedule:*** 100% FTE* work schedule to be discussed with hiring manager* Evening Shift**What you’ll contribute:***Perform Specimen Process Activities* | Play a key role in patient care by performing specimen processing tasks such as receiving, sorting, and prioritizing specimens and requests, matching specimens against requisitions for appropriate tube type, centrifuging and aliquoting specimens, processing timed urine collections, resulting and reviewing entries for all reference lab testing, performing blood draws on patients, and performing various computer functions.*Perform Customer Service* | Exercise your customer service skills by responding promptly, courteously, and professionally to inquiries from patients, clients, and hospital and laboratory staff.*Share Your Knowledge* | Impart your laboratory wisdom by orienting and training new employees, participate in performance improvement activities and support the hospital in meeting JCAHO, CLIA, and CAP accreditation standards.*Utilize Problem-Solving Skills* | Resolve specimen and order-related problems in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner and provide appropriate documentation for supervisor review.**What you’ll need:*** High school graduation or equivalent AND one (1) year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experienceOR* Completion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society for Clinical PathologyOR* Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.**Additional DLMP requirement:*** 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:*** Associate or bachelor’s degree in science* Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory* Experience with a Laboratory Information System (LIS)**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!**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 (DLMP)** 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.Please visit our website to learn more about our department.**About UW Medicine:**UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s 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. 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. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that include Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.**Compensation, Benefits and Position Details****Pay Range Minimum:**$26.33 hourly**Pay Range Maximum:**$38.29 hourly**Other Compensation:**-**Benefits:**For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/**Shift:**Evening Shift (United States of America)**Temporary or Regular?**This is a regular position**FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):**100.00%**Union/Bargaining Unit:**SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance