Microbiology Lab Tech I - Flexible Shifts

University of Washington; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition exemption

Transit pass

Paid holidays

Job summary

UW Medicine is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 in the Microbiology Team at the Renton Central Laboratory. The role involves accessioning, processing specimens, answering calls, and reviewing orders in LIS/EHR.

Intermittent shifts, days/ Evenings, and coordination with the hiring manager for multiple positions. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent with lab experience or completion of an ASCP-approved lab assistant course.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of laboratory experience.
• ASCP-approved laboratory assistant course required or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Accession test requests and track specimens in LIS.
• Batch and un-batch specimens from other divisions and transport as needed.
• Operate WASP for processing specimens and perform maintenance.
• Process bacterial and fungal cultures for all specimen types.
• Prepare direct smears and stains (Gram, KOH, Trichromes, malaria prep).
• Answer calls and direct questions to appropriate personnel.
• Interact with health care providers regarding specimens.
• Troubleshoot specimen issues and enter cases in hc1.
• Maintain clean, organized work area and stocked supplies.
• Know operation and maintenance of lab equipment (biosafety cabinet, centrifuges, incubators, etc.).
• Perform setup for bacterial susceptibility testing (disk diffusion, gradient strips).
• Communicate with coworkers to ensure smooth specimen flow.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Communication with healthcare

Education

High school graduation or equivalent + 1 year lab experience

ASCP-approved laboratory assistant course

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

WASP equipment

Job description

UW Medicine is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 in the Microbiology Team at the Renton Central Laboratory. The role involves accessioning, processing specimens, answering calls, and reviewing orders in LIS/EHR.

Intermittent shifts, days/ Evenings, and coordination with the hiring manager for multiple positions. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma or equivalent with lab experience or completion of an ASCP-approved lab assistant course.