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Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, UWMC - Montlake Specimen Procurement

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, UWMC - Montlake Specimen Procurement

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University of Washington . $3,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible new employees joining the UW Medicine team. 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

Specimen Procurement Team

at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake. 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. Work Schedule

100% FTE Day shift What You’ll Contribute

Perform Specimen Processing Activities | Play a key role in patient care by performing 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; performing blood draws on patients; and performing various computer functions. Provide Customer Service | Exercise your customer service skills by responding promptly, courteously, and professionally to inquiries from patients, clients, and hospital and laboratory staff. Share Your Knowledge | Impart your laboratory wisdom by orienting and training new employees; participate 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 OR Completion of a laboratory assistant course approved by the American Society for Clinical Pathology OR Equivalent education/experience. Additional DLMP Requirements

Completion of a Phlebotomy course Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification with the Washington State Department of Health OR obtain the MA-P certification within 60 days of start date Desired Qualifications

Associate or bachelor degree in science Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory Experience with a Laboratory Information System (LIS) What We Offer

$3,000 sign-on bonus available for eligible new employees joining the UW Medicine team. Vacation time and sick time off that accrues 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 (DLMP)

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. 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. Our Commitment The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

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