Clinical Laboratory Technician 1
About The Position
The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Renton, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 with the Specimen Processing Services Team at the Renton Central Laboratory. Are you passionate about science and ready to make a real impact on patient care? As a CLT 1, you will play a vital role in the diagnostic process of laboratory testing. Whether you are processing and preparing specimens for testing or providing excellent customer service, you are influencing the timely and accurate diagnosis of patients at UW Medicine and beyond. Our Specimen Processing Services Team embraces diversity, collaboration, and a supportive work culture. Together, we don’t just process specimens – we help power the future of healthcare. Work schedule: 100% FTE Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring manager. NIGHT SHIFT
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent AND one (1) 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 when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
Responsibilities
- Sort and prioritize initial specimens and requests, receive specimens.
- Match specimens against requisitions for appropriate tube type.
- Prepare reagents, chemical solutions, culture media or cell cultures according to established procedures.
- Operate laboratory equipment such as electronic balances, microscopes, spectrophotometers, pH meters, autoclaves, metering pumps and centrifuges.
- Centrifuge and aliquot appropriate specimen type and quantity as ordered.
- Assist in orientation, training and support of new employees.
- Refer testing to other laboratories as procedurally necessary.
- Maintain complete, accurate and legible records.
- Clean work area at least once each shift.
- Answer telephones, intercom and window reception in a courteous and professional manner.
- Perform computer functions required for completion of tasks: data entry of patient information and tests requested, printing, worksheets, reports, result inquiry, etc.
- Responds to inquiries concerning patient lab values, reference ranges, specimen requirements, procedures, time required for tests and preparation of specimens to outside labs for analysis.
- Resolve specimen or order-related problems.
- Attend division and departmental staff meetings.
- Promote and contribute to the development of teamwork in the service and working relationship between the laboratory and other departments.
- Completes compliance, safety and other training relevant to job functions as assigned.
- Perform the work of a Clinical Laboratory Assistant.
- Perform related duties 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
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
