Phlebotomist - UW Medicine Primary Care at Belltown
About The Position
UW Medicine Primary Care at Belltown is hiring a Clinical Laboratory Technician / Phlebotomist to perform routine and STAT laboratory testing using automated or semi-automated equipment, kit assays, and microscopic evaluations. The position requires the ability to understand, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot applicable equipment and testing methods. The employee must complete work accurately and precisely, organize workloads to meet service demands, and work calmly and efficiently without direct supervision. The role also performs quality control analyses, may train new employees in routine laboratory techniques in coordination with the CLT Lead, and may send patients lab-result or overdue-appointment reminder letters as delegated by clinic leadership. This is a regular, full-time position at 100% FTE (40 hours per week), Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., on the day shift. UW Medicine Primary Care at Belltown is located near downtown Seattle and public transportation. The clinic offers primary care appointments six days a week, including evenings and same-day appointments, and medical advice is available around the clock. UW Medicine Primary Care is a network of clinics throughout the Puget Sound region offering a wide spectrum of primary and secondary care. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve public health through medical knowledge, outstanding care, and the preparation of future health professionals. Its employees collaborate to provide high-quality work with integrity and compassion in a respectful, welcoming environment.
Requirements
- Be able to obtain Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification from the Washington State Department of Health within 90 days of hire.
- High school diploma or GED.
- For CLT2: At least one year of relevant experience or training in a clinical laboratory or medical setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform routine and STAT laboratory tests using automated or semi-automated equipment, kit assays, and microscopic evaluations.
- Understand, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot applicable equipment and testing methods, including working with manufacturer customer service when needed.
- Complete work accurately and precisely, organizing workload to meet service demands calmly and efficiently without direct supervision.
- Perform quality control analyses on assigned tests and determine whether parameters are within established ranges.
- Participate in training and demonstrating routine laboratory techniques to new employees in coordination with the CLT Lead.
- As delegated by clinic leadership, send patients letters with laboratory results or overdue appointment reminders.
Benefits
- Benefits information is available through the University of Washington staff benefits website.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
