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Req #: 232588

Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

Posting Date: 04/30/2024

Closing Info: Open Until Filled

Salary: $24.85 - $35.54 per hour

Shift: Alternate Work Shift

Notes: $24.85 – $35.54 per hour $4,307 - $6,160 per month $51,684 - $73,920 annually

This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. (http://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20191231.pdf)

The Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at the University of Washington (UW) in Seattle is actively seeking Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 candidates to join the crew! We have multiple divisions, locations, and shifts available. For more details, please see below.

What we offer:

• $3000 sign-on bonus available for eligible new employees joining the UW Medicine team.

• Vacation time and sick time off that accrues 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, and retirement plan options.

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

• And much more! Please click here (http://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-classified-staff-20191231.pdf) for a comprehensive benefits summary. What you’ll do:

• Perform Specimen Processing Activities | Play a key role in patient care by performing specimen processing tasks such receiving, sorting and prioritizing specimens and requests; setting up bacterial susceptibility testing; matching specimens against requisitions for appropriate tube type; centrifuging and aliquoting specimens; processing timed urine collections; resulting and reviewing entries for all reference lab testing; performing blood draws on patients; and performing various computer functions.

• Provide Customer Service | Exercise your customer service skills by responding promptly, courteously, and professionally to phone, written, intercom, and window reception inquiries from clients about test information.

• Share Your Knowledge | Impart your laboratory wisdom by teaching, training, and sharing practical knowledge with other staff responsible for entering and managing entry of medical necessity, results, and/or manual billing; work with leadership to review and update procedures, policies, and job aids.

• Utilize Problem-Solving Skills | Resolve specimen or order-related problems in a timely, thorough and accurate manner and provide appropriate documentation for supervisor review. What you’ll need: High school graduation or equivalent AND one year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experienceORCompletion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society for Clinical PathologyOREquivalent education/experience. Harborview and UW Medical Center Specimen Processing and Remote Lab Division Requirements:

• Completion of a phlebotomy course

• Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification with the WA State Department of Health *If the new hire does not have an MA-P, they will be required to complete an in-house training program. As a condition of employment, the MA-P must be obtained within 90 days of the start date. PLEASE NOTE: This is a candidate bank job requisition for all open Clinical Lab Technician 1 positions in the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology. Your application will be reviewed to ensure it meets minimum qualifications. If selected, you will be emailed a screening questionnaire within two (2) business days requesting your shift, location, and division preference(s) referenced below. SHIFTS:

• First Shift (Days)

• Second Shift (Evenings)

• Third Shift (Nights)

• Temporary/Hourly LOCATIONS:

• Harborview Medical Center

• UW Medical Center – Montlake

• UW Medicine - South Lake Union

• UW Medicine – Roosevelt DIVISONS may include:

• HMC & UWMC Specimen Processing

• Genetics Lab

• Virology

• Microbiology About us: A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at UW Medicine 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) Additional information: 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.