Lead Clinical Lab Tech - Evening Shift, Specimen Processing

FHLB Des Moines; Renton, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Medicine in Renton, WA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technician Lead for the Specimen Processing Services team. The role focuses on pre-analytical handling and processing of patient specimens, ensuring timely and accurate preparation for diagnostic testing.

You will lead SPS staff, coordinate workflow, and support adherence to CLIA/CAP/JCAHO standards while collaborating with hospital colleagues to resolve issues and maintain high service levels.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 3 years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.
• Experience with LIS and EHR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Informs supervisor of operational status and provides leadership to SPS staff.
• Performs the work of CLTs and assigns, instructs, and reviews the work of others.
• Pre-analytical handling and processing of patient specimens for diagnostic testing.
• Receives, processes and distributes routine and stat specimens for analytical testing.
• Operates laboratory equipment such as centrifuges and processing hoods.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

LIS

EHR

Job description

UW Medicine in Renton, WA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technician Lead for the Specimen Processing Services team. The role focuses on pre-analytical handling and processing of patient specimens, ensuring timely and accurate preparation for diagnostic testing.

You will lead SPS staff, coordinate workflow, and support adherence to CLIA/CAP/JCAHO standards while collaborating with hospital colleagues to resolve issues and maintain high service levels.