Clinical Laboratory Technician Lead, Renton Lab

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- ** Job Description*****$3,000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees joining the UW Medicine team.
***** Who we’re looking for:
** The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Renton, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a
** Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) Lead
** with the
** Specimen Processing Services Team
** at the Renton Central Lab.
*
* Work schedule:

*** 100% FTE
* Tuesday - Saturday
* Night shift
** What you’ll contribute:
*** Informs supervisor of operational status and personnel issues and provides leadership to the Central Lab Specimen Processing Services (SPS) staff.
* Performs the work of Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLT 1, CLT
2) and assigns, instructs, and reviews the work of others.
* Primary focus is the pre-analytical handling and processing of patient specimens for diagnostic testing.
* Responsible for receiving, processing and distribution of routine and stat specimens for analytical testing.
* Operates laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, and processing hoods.
* Performs at a technical level on routine laboratory tests and/or laboratory processing and set up work which supports the operations of a clinical laboratory.
* Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting JCAHO, CLIA and CAP accreditation standards.
* Inspires and motivates subordinates by personal motivation, loyalty, enthusiasm and positive attitude towards self, others and the workplace.
* Communicates courteously and clearly with hospital and laboratory staff to resolve problems.
* Establish and maintain positive attitude toward patients, patient care providers, self, others and the workplace.
*
* What you’ll need:

** High school graduation or equivalent AND three (3) 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.
** Desired qualifications:
*** Associate or bachelor’s degree in science
* Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory
* Experience with electronic health record (EHRs) information systems
* Experience with laboratory information system (LIS)
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* What we offer:

*** $3,000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.
* Relocation incentive for eligible new employees.
* 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.
* And much more!
** About the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology:
** 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.

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** About UW Medicine:
** UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by…