Clinical Lab Technician 1: HMC Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Services

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

UW Medicine’s Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 for the Specimen Procurement Team at Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. The role supports the diagnostic testing process by preparing and processing specimens, performing blood collection, and providing responsive customer service. The team emphasizes diversity, collaboration, and a supportive work culture.

This is a regular, 100% FTE position on the day/first shift. The work schedule is to be discussed with the hiring manager. The position is part of the WFSE HMC bargaining unit. The pay range is $26.88 to $38.46 per hour.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology provides clinical laboratory services supporting patient care, research, and education. It combines accredited laboratory testing and informatics capabilities with the resources of an academic institution and serves medical facilities nationally and internationally.

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.
• Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification from the Washington State Department of Health, 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 with requisitions for the appropriate tube type; centrifuge and aliquot specimens; process timed urine collections; result and review entries 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 provide appropriate documentation for supervisor review.

Benefits

• Vacation and sick time 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 covering multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
• 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