Clinical Laboratory Technician , Ambulatory Labs

Job Description

This recruitment offers a $3,000 sign-on bonus 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 2 with the Ambulatory Laboratories Team at the UWMC Roosevelt location.

In this role, you will join a team of respectful and collaborative lab professionals in providing outstanding direct patient care to those we serve. As a Clinical Laboratory Technician 2, you will be responsible for pre-analytic laboratory procedures such as specimen collection (phlebotomy) and specimen processing as well as performing several rapid tests on site. This is a great professional growth opportunity for lab technicians, lab assistants, or phlebotomists to learn and perform point of care testing, quality control and quality assurance, and basic troubleshooting.

This position may rotate to Eastside Specialty Center (Bellevue, WA), Husky Health Center, and UW Medicine South Lake Union clinical laboratories, as needed.

• 1.0 FTE
• Monday – Friday (No weekends and holidays)
• Day shift

• Perform stat and routine tests utilizing kit assays and point of care devices and accurately enter test results into Sunquest, the Laboratory Information System (LIS);
• Perform quality control analyses on all tests assigned and determine whether all parameters are within established ranges;
• Perform routine quality monitoring of test systems and troubleshoot, when necessary, by consulting manufacturer’s manuals, division procedures, and requesting guidance from the MLS or Lead;
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills and appropriately handle telephone inquiries from staff and providers;
• Perform phlebotomy on adult and pediatric patients;
• Interpret provider test orders, prioritize specimen handling based on specimen type and clinical urgency, monitor requisitions and labels for accuracy and investigate/document errors and incomplete orders;
• Prepare and process specimens for transport and testing, storing specimens under optimal temperature conditions for the test(s) indicated;
• Exhibit a working knowledge of the lab information systems (LIS), including Sunquest and EPIC;
  Problem-solve issues, and generate batch lists, pending logs, and exception reports, etc. to document and track specimens within the Department;
• Participate in training and demonstrate routine laboratory techniques to students and new employees;
• Monitor laboratory inventory in assigned work area and notify lead if supplies are needed and place orders, if assigned;
• Represent the Department of Laboratory Medicine and UW Medicine to play an important role in promoting our mission, values and goal of service excellence and patient safety.

• Current WA State Department of Health Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist certification, OR, willingness to train for the certification and submit a complete application to WA DOH for the certification
• At minimum, High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) AND two years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience (Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications)

• Phlebotomy and specimen processing experience

• $3,000 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, 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!

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