Evening Clinical Laboratory Technician - Specimen Processing

University of Washington; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and holidays

Transit pass (U-PASS)

Healthcare, dental, disability, and 退休

Job summary

UW Medicine in Renton, WA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 for the Specimen Processing Services Team at the Renton Central Laboratory. The role involves processing and preparing specimens, operating lab equipment, and supporting colleagues to ensure accurate patient results.

The position requires a high school diploma with lab experience or an ASCP-approved laboratory assistant course. Evening shift, 100% FTE, Monday–Friday, with rotating holidays.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and one year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience.
• Completion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Equivalent education/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Sort and prioritize initial specimens and requests; match specimens to requisitions.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, culture media or cell cultures per procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment (balances, microscopes, spectrophotometers, pH meters, autoclaves, centrifuges).
• Centrifuge and aliquot specimens as ordered; maintain accurate records.
• Assist in orientation, training and support of new employees; refer testing as needed.
• Respond to inquiries regarding patient lab values; communicate with outside labs as required.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to teamwork between departments; complete compliance and safety training.
• Perform the work of a Clinical Laboratory Assistant as needed.

Job description

UW Medicine in Renton, WA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 for the Specimen Processing Services Team at the Renton Central Laboratory. The role involves processing and preparing specimens, operating lab equipment, and supporting colleagues to ensure accurate patient results.

The position requires a high school diploma with lab experience or an ASCP-approved laboratory assistant course. Evening shift, 100% FTE, Monday–Friday, with rotating holidays.