Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 HMC Transfusion Services Lab

Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 2

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 2 with the Transfusion Services Laboratory (TSL) at Harborview Medical Center.

TSL staff respond to trauma and massive bleeds throughout the hospital, including the emergency room and the operating rooms. We also provide blood components carried on Airlift NW helicopters and fixed wing aircraft, as well as on our Medic One ambulances across King County. CLTs are involved with inventory and preparation of blood components, placing blood orders, receiving and ordering patient samples, and answering phone calls.

Work schedule:

• 100% FTE
• Monday - Friday with rotating weekends and holidays
• mid-shift

What you'll contribute:

• Respond to emergency, operating room and other clinical areas that require transfusion support with blood components.
• Provide customer service and communication with patient care areas and blood center. Call product orders to floor. Take verbal orders for blood products as needed.
• Thaw frozen blood components to maintain inventory and support for transfusion patients.
• Combine/pool/aliquot blood components if necessary.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, portable refrigerators, plasma thawers, sterile docker, refrigerators, platelet rotator and freezers.
• Review and sign off on new and revised documents within specified time period.
• Complete all training modules and documentation within specified time period.
• Assist with training and competencies as needed.
• Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement process.
• Perform the work of a Clinical Laboratory Technician I.
• Perform related duties as required.

What you'll need:

• 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.

What we offer:

• 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!

About the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology:

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 both nationally and internationally.

About UW Medicine:

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine's 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 tomorrow's 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 include 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.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum: $28.53 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $40.85 hourly

Other Compensation: -

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Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?: This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech