Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, Genetics & Solid Tumors Laboratory
About The Position
As a member of the Genetics and Solid Tumor Laboratory (GSTL) Specimen Processing team, the Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 is responsible for pre-analytical handling and processing of patient specimens for diagnostic testing by receiving, sorting and distributing patient specimens and accurately documenting the collection and handling processes. The CLT 1 is the laboratory’s frontline interface with internal and external clients and will communicate courteously and clearly with hospital and laboratory staff to organize and document the transfer of laboratory specimens for testing. This role is expected to maintain collaborative interdepartmental relationships, as well as with domestic and internal external clients, to ensure the timely processing, shipping, reporting, and billing in support of laboratory tests.
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 of Clinical Pathologists.
- Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in science.
- Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory.
- Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
- Experience with pathology LIS (Epic) and CARs databases.
- Experience with Macintosh and Windows personal computers.
Responsibilities
- Performs sample acquisition procedures to obtain materials from internal and external locations, including placing requests, follow-up, and proper documentation within associated databases.
- Facilitates the receipt and processing of appropriate samples from internal and external pathology departments and laboratories including: Accessioning and processing new requests for specimens for testing. Unbatching specimens from other laboratories and matching specimens against requisitions and batch lists, and verifying accurate documentation. Matching specimens against reports and verifying specimen integrity. Reviewing and sorting the samples, archiving the materials, and returning materials to outside laboratories.
- Coordinates with multiple University of Washington departments to receive and send out specimens.
- Performs Clinical Laboratory Assistant responsibilities, as backup or support, when needed.
- Builds and maintains a working relationship with referral laboratories, as needed, to facilitate the sample acquisition process.
- Answering telephones and intercoms in a courteous and professional manner, and properly triaging phone calls with warm handoffs.
- Promotes and contributes to the development of teamwork within Genetics Division and working relationships between Specimen Processing Services, UW Pathology, and other external laboratories and pathology departments.
- Trains new staff in the performance of CLT 1 and Clinical Laboratory Assistant activities.
- Audits paperwork and processes, as needed.
- Maintain databases of reports, clinical histories, and internal and external laboratory results in an organized and efficient manner.
- Collects and assembles the documentation of clinical histories, and internal and external laboratory results in an organized and efficient manner.
- Collects and assembles the documentation of clinical histories in packets for director review.
- Reviews pending lists, performs routine problem resolution and escalates unique or complex problem resolution cases to a CLT 2 or CLT Lead.
- Performs other related responsibilities, as required.
Benefits
- Vacation time and sick time off that accrue monthly, including 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 public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
- Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.
- Lots of free fantastic fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
