Clinical Laboratory Technician , Genetics & Solid Tumors Laboratory

The UW Medicine
- Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a

The UW Medicine
- Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 with the Genetics & Solid Tumors Laboratory at University of Washington Medical Center Montlake
.

As a member of the Genetics and Solid Tumor Laboratory (GSTL) Specimen Processing team, the Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 is responsible for pre-analytical handling and processing of patient specimens for diagnostic testing by receiving, sorting and distributing patient specimens and accurately documenting the collection and handling processes. The CLT 1 is the laboratory’s frontline interface with internal and external clients and will communicate courteously and clearly with hospital and laboratory staff to organize and document the transfer of laboratory specimens for testing.

This role is expected to maintain collaborative interdepartmental relationships, as well as with domestic and internal external clients, to ensure the timely processing, shipping, reporting, and billing in support of laboratory tests.

• Full Time
• Mon-Fri 0800 - 1430
• Day shift

• Performs sample acquisition procedures to obtain materials from internal and external locations, including placing requests, follow-up, and proper documentation within associated databases.
• Facilitates the receipt and processing of appropriate samples from internal and external pathology departments and laboratories including:
  • Accessioning and processing new requests for specimens for testing.
  • Unbatching specimens from other laboratories and matching specimens against requisitions and batch lists, and verifying accurate documentation.
  • Matching specimens against reports and verifying specimen integrity.
  • Reviewing and sorting the samples, archiving the materials, and returning materials to outside laboratories.
  • Coordinates with multiple University of Washington departments to receive and send out specimens.
  • Performs Clinical Laboratory Assistant responsibilities, as backup or support, when needed.
• Customer Service and creating collaborative professional relationships including:
  • Builds and maintains a working relationship with referral laboratories, as needed, to facilitate the sample acquisition process.
  • Answering telephones and intercoms in a courteous and professional manner, and properly triaging phone calls with warm handoffs.
  • Promotes and contributes to the development of teamwork within Genetics Division and working relationships between Specimen Processing Services, UW Pathology, and other external laboratories and pathology departments.
• Promoting and contributing to process improvements and quality control to enhance the service to our patients including:
  • Trains new staff in the performance of CLT 1 and Clinical Laboratory Assistant activities.
  • Audits paperwork and processes, as needed.
  • Maintain databases of reports, clinical histories, and internal and external laboratory results in an organized and efficient manner.
  • Collects and assembles the documentation of clinical histories, and internal and external laboratory results in an organized and efficient manner.
  • Collects and assembles the documentation of clinical histories in packets for director review.
  • Reviews pending lists, performs routine problem resolution and escalates unique or complex problem resolution cases to a CLT 2 or CLT Lead.
• Performs other related responsibilities, as required.

• High school graduation or equivalent AND one year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience

• Completion of a…