Clinical Laboratory Technician , UWMC Montlake Specimen Procurement

Position: Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, UWMC Montlake Specimen Procurement
** Job Description*****$3,000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees joining the UW Medicine team
*** The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a
** Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1
** with the
** Specimen Procurement Team
** at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake.
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* Work schedule:

*** FTE: 100%

* SCHEDULE:

Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring manager
* SHIFT:
Days
** What you’ll contribute:
*** Perform Specimen Process Activities* | Play a key role in patient care by performing specimen processing tasks such as receiving, sorting, and prioritizing specimens and requests, 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.
* Perform Customer Service* | Exercise your customer service skills by responding promptly, courteously, and professionally to inquiries from patients, clients, and hospital and laboratory staff.
* Share Your Knowledge* | Impart your laboratory wisdom by orienting and training new employees, participate in performance improvement activities and support the hospital in meeting JCAHO, CLIA, and CAP accreditation standards.
* Utilize Problem-Solving Skills* | Resolve specimen and order-related problems in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner and provide appropriate documentation for supervisor review.
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* What you’ll need:

*** High school graduation or equivalent AND one (1) year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience OR
* Completion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society for Clinical Pathology OR
* Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.
*** Additional DLMP requirement:
**** Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification with the Washington State Department of Health OR obtain the MA-P certification within 180 days of start date.
** Desired qualifications:
*** Associate or bachelor’s degree in science
* Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory
* Experience with a Laboratory Information System (LIS)
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* What we offer:

*** $3,000 recruitment incentive available for eligible new employees joining the UW Medicine team.
* 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 (DLMP)
** 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 advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s…