Clinical Laboratory Technician , Cytogenetics Laboratory

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 2 with the Cytogenetics Team at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake.

The Cytogenetics Laboratory is a full-service unit that performs FISH and Karyotype testing on all specimen types for constitutional and neoplasia studies. We are expanding our team to assist with the current caseload, increase capacity for fluctuating specimen volume, and develop new automated FISH techniques.

• Per Diem
• Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring manager
• Day shift

• Enter patient and laboratory information into Epic database with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Set up and harvest cultures of cells using sterile/aseptic technique, maintaining appropriate labeling of vessels and slides.
• Perform CD138+ cell enrichment.
• Gather unstained and H&E slides for paraffin FISH cases.
• Prepare slides and perform special staining for microscopy.
• Prepare reagents for laboratory procedures using protocols, balance and pH meter.
• Perform FISH pretreatment procedures, apply FISH probe and perform FISH post‑wash.
• Sterilize or prepare for autoclave/sterilization solutions, instruments and equipment.
• Clean laboratory areas and equipment; wash Coplin jars and perform detergent rinse checks on cleaned glassware.
• Use microscopy skills to compile cell information and capture and enhance images for analysis.
• Use reference material to troubleshoot and check results.
• Transfer cell pellets to smaller storage vials for long‑term storage.
• Check CO₂ levels, change CO₂ tanks and order new tanks when needed.
• Maintain a safe working environment by following laboratory policies and safety regulations.
• Assist in research cases and data recording.
• Check laboratory monthly for expired reagents.
• File slides.
• Advise technologists and supervisor about stock needed to maintain laboratory functioning properly.
• Help the supervisor and staff find proper vendors for some stocks.

• Read and record instrument data.
• Assiduously maintain patient and specimen information.
• Maintain equipment used in proper working conditions; coordinate with supervisor to resolve problems.
• Keep records of quality control data provided with shipments of media and reagents.
• Help obtain test reports from other laboratories.
• Assist in compiling data for Quality Assurance; check and record dates that AP/NP pathologists signed out FISH results, generate monthly reports on poor growth, failure, amended Temptrak, and AP/NP turn‑around time.
• Assist the supervisor and specialists in preparing for CAP and other inspections.
• Maintain and implement laboratory safety procedures.

• Accession patient, specimen and clinician information into Epic database; select correct case types, fee schedules, and assign CPT codes.
• Order supplies and organize documents related to ordering as needed.
• Print reports of completed cases and file patient folders.
• Perform all the duties of the Laboratory Technician.
• Perform related duties as needed.

• Maintain confidentiality of patient information, including final diagnosis.
• Contribute to a pleasant working atmosphere.

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two 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.

• One year of college with coursework emphasizing laboratory science or one year of experience as a Laboratory Technician I.

• $3,000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.
• 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 UW or other participating colleges.
• Fully subsidized public transit pass (U‑PASS)…