This recruitment offers a $3,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine .
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 .
WORK SCHEDULE
100% FTE (40 hours per week)
Evening Shift
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology 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.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays
Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region
Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options
Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U
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
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Prepares, packages and ensures that send out samples are forwarded to the appropriate reference lab for testing requested
Maintains an awareness of and the ability to use the resources to provide instruction on the collection and processing of specialized and targeted tests that are not performed by UW Laboratory Medicine but must be sent to outside laboratories. This includes low volume tests or highly specialized and rare tests. Communicates specific collection instructions to the patient as needed
Responsible for maintaining higher than average awareness of the chemicals and agents needed to preserve certain tests. These chemicals may include Acetic Acid, 6N HCL, 6N HNO, Boric Acid, and others. CLT2 is responsible for aiding other staff in the preparation of these collection containers as necessary
Responsible for maintaining adequate stock of special collection materials needed for referral testing, including but not limited to un-expired stock of chemicals, agents and special collection kits needed for the preservation of send out tests from SCCA, UWMC and Roosevelt labs.
Build and maintain a working relationship with the referral laboratories as needed to facilitate the send out process. In addition to the Mayo Clinic, the primary reference lab that is utilized by Lab Medicine and Pathology, the CLT2 is responsible for sending specimens to all reference laboratories as needed and approved by the Laboratory Medicine Resident (LMR)
Maintains and files reports and results in an organized and accessible manner
Performs continual monitoring of lab reports and pending log monitors (PLM) to verify consistency of service and troubleshoot issues
Maintains the required annual certifications needed for the shipment of hazardous materials and dry ice
Trains and supports new and existing staff on the performance of reference laboratory send out activities and problem resolution
Responds to phone and written inquiries about test information, results, and other related information
Solve problems triaged to them from the CLT1 group, providers and other divisions in an efficient, timely, thorough and accurate manner; including the appropriate documentation in hc1
Demonstrates the ability to problem solve to expedite processing of specimens that are received mislabeled, unlabeled, missing patient data, insufficient quantity, etc. and contact ordering locations as required. Thereby ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of these procedures which are critical to patient care
Provides constructive and valuable suggestions for improvement. Responsible for helping the general SPS staff maintain some awareness of the send out process and continually updating procedures
Serves as a resource to general SPS staff with respect to the Lab Information System (LIS) and Clinical Information System (CIS)
Promotes and contributes to the development of teamwork within SPS and working relationships between SPS and other lab divisions. Including maintaining communication with the following groups to facilitate the collection, ordering, shipment, billing and resulting of referral send out testing: Laboratory Medicine Resident (LMR), SPS Staff, Phlebotomy Staff, Providers, Clinical Administrative Support Team (CAST)
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or equivalent
AND
two years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience
OR
Equivalent education/experience
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
May be required to work in other departmental locations in order to meet patient service requirements, including but not limited to UWMC, HMC, CHRMC, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, SCCA, Roosevelt, Rosen, etc.
May be required to work weekends and holidays
Are considered essential staff and required to report to work in inclement weather
ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 .
WORK SCHEDULE
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology 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.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
AND
OR
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Job ID: 481843899
Originally Posted on: 6/19/2025
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