Lab Assistant, UWMC Northwest

The UW Medicine – Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Lab Assistant with the Specimen Procurement Team at the University of Washington Medical Center – Northwest. Are you passionate about science and ready to make a real impact on patient care? As a Lab Assistant, you will play a vital role in the diagnostic process of laboratory testing.

Whether you are processing and preparing specimens for testing, performing blood draws on patients, or providing excellent customer service, you are influencing the timely and accurate diagnosis of patients at UW Medicine and beyond. Our Specimen Procurement Team embraces diversity, collaboration, and a supportive work culture. Together, we don't just process specimens – we help power the future of healthcare.

• 100% FTE
• Thursday - Monday
• Day shift

Performs assigned semi-technical procedures.

• Phlebotomy:
  Obtains specimens from inpatients, outpatients, and outreach accounts according to the time guidelines established by the department. This may include driving to outpatient account locations to obtain specimens if assigned the Driving responsibility.
• Specimen Processing:
  Logs tests in the computer and labels, centrifuges, prepares, aliquots, and delivers specimens.
• Reference Lab Sample Preparation:
  Processes, prepares, and ships reference lab samples according to reference laboratory specifications.
  • Follows laboratory protocols, policies and safely procedures.
  • Answers technical questions relating to laboratory procedures and policies.
  • Troubleshoots and resolves problems and customer service issues. Examples include, but are not limited to, pending orders and specimen draws, finding lost specimens, add-on tests, and scanning specimens into storage application. When unable to resolve an issue in a timely manner, asks supervisor or lead for assistance.
• Reporting:
  Locates patient results and generates reports/faxes. Competently uses computers systems (i.e., LIS, HIS).

Work environment, supplies, equipment, and waste handling.

• Maintains a clean and organized working environment.
• Ensures assigned areas are stocked with appropriate, cost-effective levels of supplies and reagents.
• Takes inventory and orders supplies when needed. Handles (opens packages, properly stores) incoming supplies.
• Maintains assigned equipment according to laboratory procedures.
• Disposes of specimens and other hazardous waste safely and appropriately according to established laboratory protocols.

Support and collaboration.

• Assists in training new personnel.
• Works professionally as part of a team and assists other team members as requested; shares knowledge/expertise.
• Participates in achieving established patient safety, departmental goals, and performance improvement activities.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist certification (MA-P) with the Washington State Department of Health.

• 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!

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…