Clinical Laboratory Technician 2, Cytogenetics Laboratory

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

3d • $28 - $40 • Onsite

About The Position

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 with the Cytogenetics Team at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake. The Cytogenetics Laboratory is a full-service unit that performs FISH and Karyotype testing on all specimen types for constitutional and neoplasia studies. We are eagerly looking to expand our team to assist with the current caseload, increase our capacity to absorb fluctuations in specimen volume, including work from new reference labs. We are also developing new automated FISH techniques and are looking for someone to assist us with this development. As a CLT 2, you will prepare specimens for cytogenetic and FISH analysis. You will make reagents, order supplies, maintain equipment and keep the laboratory stocked and prepared for specimens. You will also assist Cytogenetic Technologists and the Supervisor with quality control, quality assurance, and inspection preparation.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience.
• 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

• One year of college with course work emphasizing laboratory science or one year of experience as a Laboratory Technician I.

Responsibilities

• Enter patient and laboratory information into Epic database with accuracy and with attention to detail.
• Set up and harvest cultures of cells using sterile/aseptic technique, maintaining appropriate labeling of vessels and slides.
• Perform CD138+ cell enrichment.
• Gather unstained and H&E slides for paraffin FISH cases.
• Prepare slides and perform special staining for microscopy.
• Prepare reagents for laboratory procedures using protocols, balance and pH meter.
• Perform FISH pretreatment procedures, apply FISH probe and perform FISH post-wash.
• Sterilize, or prepare for autoclave/sterilization, solutions, instruments and equipment.
• Clean laboratory areas and equipment; take dishes to dish room, wash Coplin jars, perform detergent reside checks on cleaned glassware.
• Use microscopy skills to compile cell information and capture and enhance images for analysis.
• Use reference material to troubleshoot and check results.
• Transfer cell pellets to smaller storage vials for long-term storage.
• Check CO² levels, change CO² tanks and order new CO² tanks when needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following laboratory policies and safety regulations.
• Assist in research cases and data recording.
• Check laboratory monthly for expired reagents.
• File slides.
• Advise technologists and supervisor about stock needed to maintain laboratory functioning properly.
• Help the supervisor and staff find proper vendors for some stocks.
• Read and record instrument data.
• Assiduously maintain patient and specimen information.
• Maintain equipment used in proper working conditions.
• Coordinate with supervisor to resolve problems with equipment.
• Keep records of quality control data provided with shipments of media and reagents.
• Help obtain test reports from other laboratories.
• Assist in compiling data for Quality Assurance; check and record dates that AP/NP pathologist signed out FISH results, generate monthly poor growth, failure, amended Temptrak as well as AP/NP turn-around time reports.
• Assist the supervisor and specialists in preparing for CAP and other inspections.
• Maintain and implement laboratory safety procedures.
• Accession patient, specimen and clinician information into Epic database.
• Select correct case types, fee schedules, assign CPT codes.
• Order supplies and organize documents related to ordering as needed.
• Print reports of completed cases, file patient folders.
• Perform all the duties of the Laboratory Technician.
• Perform related duties as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information, including final diagnosis.
• Contribute to a pleasant working atmosphere.

Benefits

• $3,000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees