Microbiology Clinical Lab Tech I — Varied Shifts

University of Washington Medical Center; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick time

Public transit benefit

Tuition exemption program

Healthcare plan options

Fitness and wellness classes

Job summary

University of Washington Medical Center in Renton, WA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 for the Microbiology Team at the Renton Central Laboratory. You will accession specimens, process requests, and support daily lab operations across shifts.

The role requires basic lab experience or ASCP-approved training, with responsibilities ranging from specimen handling to equipment troubleshooting and professional communication with healthcare staff.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent and one year of chemical, clinical, or public health lab experience.
• Completion of an ASCP-approved Laboratory Assistant program may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Accession test requests, track specimens, and look up results in the Laboratory Information System (LIS).
• Batch and un-batch specimens from other divisions and transport them appropriately.
• Operate the WASP to process approved specimens, perform daily and monthly maintenance and troubleshoot errors.
• Process bacterial and fungal cultures for all specimen types.
• Prepare and stain direct smears (Gram stains, KOH preps, Trichromes, malaria preps).
• Answer phone calls and direct questions to appropriate personnel.
• Interact with health care providers and respond professionally to specimen inquiries.
• Trouble shoot specimen issues and enter cases in hc1.
• Follow procedures and locate information in Media Lab.
• Collect and clean glassware, dispose of biological waste, and unpack supplies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team communication

Education

High school diploma

ASCP-approved Lab Assistant program

Tools

Lab equipment knowledge

Job description

University of Washington Medical Center in Renton, WA seeks a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 for the Microbiology Team at the Renton Central Laboratory. You will accession specimens, process requests, and support daily lab operations across shifts.

The role requires basic lab experience or ASCP-approved training, with responsibilities ranging from specimen handling to equipment troubleshooting and professional communication with healthcare staff.