Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, Six Month Appointment, Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Servi[...]

Job Description Who we’re looking for The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician (CLT) 1 with the Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing Services (PSPS) Team at Harborview Medical Center . Are you passionate about science and ready to make a real impact on patient care? As a CLT 1, 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. The PSPS Team embraces diversity, collaboration, and a supportive work culture. Together, we don’t just process specimens – we help power the future of healthcare. Work schedule

100% FTE

Fixed Duration Appointment: 6 Months Monday – Friday Evening shift What you’ll contribute Perform Specimen Processing Activities – Perform specimen processing tasks such as receiving, sorting, and prioritizing specimens and requests, matching specimens against requisitions for appropriate tube type, centrifuging and aliquoting specimens, processing timed urine collections, resulting and reviewing entries for all reference lab testing, and performing various computer functions. Perform Phlebotomy Activities – Provide direct patient care by performing venipuncture and capillary blood collection on inpatients and outpatients of all ages. Perform Customer Service – Exercise your customer service skills by responding promptly, courteously, and professionally to inquiries from patients, clients, and hospital and laboratory staff. Instruct patients on proper collection of urine specimens. Share Your Knowledge – Impart your laboratory wisdom by orienting and training new employees, participating in performance improvement activities and support the hospital in meeting JCAHO, CLIA, and CAP accreditation standards. Utilize Problem-Solving Skills – Resolve specimen and order-related problems in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner and provide appropriate documentation for supervisor review. What you’ll need High school graduation or equivalent AND one (1) year of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience Completion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. Additional department requirement Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification with the Washington State Department of Health OR obtain the MA-P certification within 180 days of start date. Desired qualifications Associate or bachelor’s degree in science Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory Experience with a Laboratory Information System (LIS) 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! Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range Minimum $26.36 hourly Pay Range Maximum $37.70 hourly Other Compensation - Benefits For information about benefits for this position, visit Shift Permanent Evening Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a temporary position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent) 100.00% Union/Bargaining Unit

WFSE HMC

Our Commitment The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 ( To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law ( University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Washington