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Req #: 237562

Department: Laboratory Medicine and Pathology

Posting Date: 09/06/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $4,708 - $6,740 per month

Shift: First Shift

Notes: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 .

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week

• First Shift WHAT WE OFFER

• $3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.

• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.

• Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options.

• Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

• 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.

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• It will be necessary to work in other departmental locations in order to meet patient service requirements, especially at Harborview Medical Center. In addition, less frequent work effort will be required at other UW School of Medicine locations (e.g., South Lake Union) and Seattle-area healthcare institutions.

• Will be considered essential staff and as such will be required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather.

• Must be able to meet with all shifts on a regular basis REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

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

• equivalent education/experience. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES As a member of the Specimen Processing team, the Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 (CLT2) is responsible for coordinating workflow of the preanalytical and technical activities for the Department’s Sendout testing to referral labs and handling problem resolution. In addition to all Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 duties, which include but are not limited to the initial handling of patient specimens and understanding proper collection and handling requirements; the CLT2 is the primary technician responsible for Sendout activities and having extensive internal and external communication for the purpose of relaying information and resolving problems. The CLT2’s concentrated focus is to troubleshoot problem specimens and processing instructions for undefined tests. The CLT2 is expected to establish collaborative relationships with the Clinical Administrative Support Team (CAST) and Lab Medicine Resident teams to ensure appropriate processing, shipping, and billing of undefined sendout tests. Communicates courteously, clearly and professionally with all contacts in the workplace to resolve issues. Establish and maintain positive attitude toward patients, patient care providers, self, others and the workplace. Immediate work will be directed by CLT Lead.General Duties:

• Prepares, packages and ensures that sendout samples are forwarded to the appropriate reference lab for testing requested.

• Maintains an awareness of and the ability to use the resources to provide instruction on the collection and processing of specialized and targeted tests that are not performed by UW Laboratory Medicine but must be sent to outside laboratories. These can be low volume tests or highly specialized and rare tests. This includes communicating specific collection instructions to the patient as needed.

• Responsible for maintaining higher than average awareness of the chemicals and agents needed to preserve certain tests. These chemicals may include Acetic Acid, 6N HCL, 6N HNO, Boric Acid, and others. CLT2 is responsible for aiding other staff in the preparation of these collection containers as necessary.

• Responsible for maintaining adequate stock of special collection materials needed for referral testing, including but not limited to un-expired stock of chemicals, agents and special collection kits needed for the preservation of sendout tests from SCCA, UWMC and Roosevelt labs. These supplies include but are not limited to: Serotonin tubes, trace metal tubes, Somatostatin kits, TRH preservative tubes, Z-Tubes for Neurotensin, and Cambridge GI tubes for Neurokinin and Pancreastatin. Kits include Viracor, Osford, and Prometheus and any others as needed.

• Build and maintain a working relationship with the referral laboratories as needed to facilitate the send out process. In addition to the Mayo Clinic, the primary reference lab that is utilized by Lab Medicine and Pathology, the CLT2 is responsible for sending specimens to all reference laboratories as needed and approved by the director of the division responsible for the requested testing.

• Maintains and files reports and results in an organized and accessible manner.

• Maintains the required annual certifications needed for the shipment of hazardous materials and dry ice.

• Trains and supports new and existing staff on the performance of reference laboratory send out activities and problem resolution.

• Responds promptly, courteously, and professionally to phone and written inquiries about test information, results, and other related information

• Expected to solve problems triaged to them from the CLT1 group, providers and other divisions in an efficient, timely, thorough and accurate manner; including the appropriate documentation in hc1.

• Demonstrates the ability to problem solve to expedite processing of specimens that are received mislabeled, unlabeled, missing patient data, insufficient quantity, etc. and contact ordering locations as required. Thereby ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of these procedures which are critical to patient care.

• Performs continual monitoring of lab reports and pending log monitors (PLM) to verify consistency of service and troubleshoot issues.

• Provides constructive and valuable suggestions for improvement. Responsible for helping the general SPS staff maintain some awareness of the sendout process and continually updating procedures.

• Serves as a resource to general SPS staff with respect to the Lab Information System (LIS) and Clinical Information System (CIS).

• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, work as a team member to provide maximum coverage and quality service in stressful and all situations.

• Promotes and contributes to the development of teamwork within SPS and working relationships between SPS and other lab divisions. Including maintaining communication with the following groups to facilitate the collection, ordering, shipment, billing and resulting of referral sendout testing: Laboratory Medicine Resident (LMR), SPS Staff, Phlebotomy Staff, Providers, Clinical Administrative Support Team (CAST).

• Expected to perform the duties of the CLT1 as needed and assigned.

• Perform other duties as required or as assigned by supervisor or manager. ABOUT US A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology combines the sophisticated testing and informatics capabilities of fully accredited laboratories with the resources of an academic institution in its delivery of clinical and anatomic pathology services. Recognized for excellence in clinical training, world-class research initiatives, and a commitment to community service, we serve labs and medical facilities both nationally and internationally. To learn more about our team, please click HERE (https://dlmp.uw.edu/about/about-us)UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.