Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, Renton Central Lab

University of Washington • Renton, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Washington 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 position supports laboratory testing and patient care by processing and preparing specimens, providing customer service, and helping ensure timely and accurate diagnoses. The team emphasizes diversity, collaboration, and a supportive work culture.

This is a regular, 100% FTE position on a permanent evening shift. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 1700–0130, with rotating holidays. The technician works with specimens, laboratory materials and equipment, records, computer systems, and inquiries from patients and colleagues. The role also includes training support, teamwork, compliance and safety training, and performing the work of a Clinical Laboratory Assistant.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology provides clinical laboratory services supporting patient care, research, and education. UW Medicine is an academic health system with a medical school and research center, serving the public through clinical care, medical research, and health-professional education.

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 initial specimens and requests, and receive specimens.
• Match specimens against requisitions to confirm the appropriate tube type.
• 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 procedures require it.
• 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 functions needed to complete tasks, including patient and test 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 sent to outside laboratories for analysis.
• Resolve specimen- or order-related problems.
• Attend division and departmental staff meetings.
• Promote teamwork and effective working relationships between the laboratory and other departments.
• Complete assigned compliance, safety, and other training relevant to job functions.
• Perform the work of a Clinical Laboratory Assistant and other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Vacation time and sick time that 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.

What This Job Offers

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