Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, Renton Central Lab

University of Washington Medical Center • Renton, WA

5d • $27 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Washington Medicine Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 for the Specimen Processing Services Team at the Renton Central Laboratory in Renton, Washington. The role supports diagnostic laboratory testing and patient care by processing and preparing specimens and providing customer service. The team emphasizes diversity, collaboration, and a supportive work culture.

This is a 100% FTE, regular, permanent evening-shift position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 1500–2330, with rotating holidays.

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 such as a license, certification, or registration apply.

Responsibilities

• Sort and prioritize incoming specimens and requests, receive specimens, and match specimens to requisitions to verify appropriate tube types.
• Prepare reagents, chemical solutions, culture media, or cell cultures according to established procedures.
• Operate laboratory equipment, including electronic balances, microscopes, spectrophotometers, pH meters, autoclaves, metering pumps, and centrifuges.
• Centrifuge and aliquot the appropriate specimen type and quantity as ordered.
• Assist with orientation, training, and support of new employees.
• Refer testing to other laboratories when procedurally necessary.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and legible records.
• Clean the work area at least once each shift.
• Answer telephones, intercom, and window reception courteously and professionally.
• Perform computer tasks required to complete work, including patient and test-request data entry, printing, worksheets, reports, and result inquiries.
• Respond to inquiries about patient laboratory values, reference ranges, specimen requirements, procedures, test turnaround times, and preparation of specimens for outside laboratories.
• Resolve specimen- or order-related problems.
• Attend division and departmental staff meetings.
• Promote and contribute to teamwork and effective working relationships between the laboratory and other departments.
• Complete compliance, safety, and other training relevant to assigned job functions.
• Perform the work of a Clinical Laboratory Assistant.
• Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick time that accrue monthly, including 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 Whole U.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED