Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, HMC Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Services Team
About The Position
UW Medicine’s 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 testing process through specimen preparation and processing, blood collection, and customer service to help enable timely and accurate diagnoses. The team emphasizes diversity, collaboration, and a supportive work culture. This is a regular position at 60% FTE, scheduled Friday through Sunday on the evening shift from 1400 to 2230. The position requires Washington State Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification, or obtaining that certification within 180 days of the start date. The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology provides clinical and anatomic pathology services through accredited laboratories and academic institutional resources. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve public health by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding care, and preparing future health professionals.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and one year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience; alternatively, 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 the ability to obtain it 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 to requisitions and appropriate tube types; centrifuge and aliquot specimens; process timed urine collections; enter and review results for reference laboratory testing; and perform related computer functions.
- Perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection for inpatients and outpatients of all ages.
- Respond promptly, courteously, and professionally to inquiries from patients, clients, and hospital and laboratory staff.
- Instruct patients on proper urine specimen collection.
- Orient and train new employees.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and support hospital compliance with JCAHO, CLIA, and CAP accreditation standards.
- Resolve specimen- and order-related problems promptly, thoroughly, and accurately, and document them appropriately for supervisor review.
Benefits
- Vacation and sick time accruing monthly.
- 12 paid holidays.
- State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to six 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.
- Free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes through the Whole U.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
