Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, HMC Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Services Team
About The Position
The UW Medicine Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 for the Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Services Team at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. The role supports the diagnostic laboratory testing process by preparing and processing specimens, collecting blood from patients, and providing customer service. The team emphasizes diversity, collaboration, and a supportive work culture. The position is a regular 80% FTE role on a permanent evening shift. The technician performs specimen-processing and phlebotomy work for inpatients and outpatients of all ages, resolves specimen and order-related issues, and supports training and quality activities. The position also helps the hospital meet JCAHO, CLIA, and CAP accreditation standards. The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology provides clinical laboratory services for patient care, research, and education through accredited laboratories and an academic institution. UW Medicine’s mission includes advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing future health professionals. The University of Washington is committed to an inclusive, respectful, and welcoming community and is an equal opportunity employer.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and one year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience; or completion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except where legal requirements apply.
- Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification, or obtain the certification within 180 days of the start date.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in science.
- Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory.
- Experience with a Laboratory Information System (LIS).
Responsibilities
- Receive, sort, and prioritize specimens and requests; match specimens against requisitions for appropriate tube type; centrifuge and aliquot specimens; and process timed urine collections.
- Result and review entries for reference laboratory testing and perform related computer functions.
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection on inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
- Respond promptly, courteously, and professionally to inquiries from patients, clients, hospital staff, and laboratory staff.
- Instruct patients on proper collection of urine specimens.
- Orient and train new employees.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and support compliance with JCAHO, CLIA, and CAP accreditation standards.
- Resolve specimen- and order-related problems in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner, documenting them for supervisor review.
Benefits
- Vacation and sick time accrue monthly.
- 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 U-PASS public transit pass covering multiple forms of regional public transportation.
- Healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
- Fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes through Whole U.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
