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University of Washington

Clinical Laboratory Technician, HMC Specimen Procurement

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Clinical Laboratory Technician, HMC Specimen Procurement Join the UW Medicine team at Harborview Medical Center to support patient care by processing and preparing specimens for laboratory testing. As a CLT 1, you will play a vital role in the diagnostic process, ensuring timely and accurate results while providing excellent customer service.

Work Schedule

60% FTE

First Shift (details discussed with hiring manager)

What You’ll Contribute

Perform specimen processing tasks such as receiving, sorting, and prioritizing specimens; matching specimens with requisitions; centrifuging and aliquoting; processing timed urine collections; reviewing entries for all reference lab testing; performing blood draws; and executing various computer functions.

Exercise customer service skills by responding promptly, courteously, and professionally to inquiries from patients, clients, and hospital or laboratory staff.

Share knowledge by orienting and training new employees, participating in performance‑improvement activities, and supporting JCAHO, CLIA, and CAP accreditation standards.

Utilize problem‑solving skills to resolve specimen and order‑related problems in a timely, thorough, and accurate manner and provide documentation for supervisor review.

What You’ll Need

High school graduation or equivalent AND at least one 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 may substitute for minimum qualifications except when legal requirements exist.

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

$3,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible new employees.

Vacation and sick time accrue monthly, including 12 paid holidays.

State Employee Tuition Exemption Program covering up to six credits per quarter at UW or other participating colleges.

Fully subsidized U‑PASS public transit pass.

Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, retirement, and other plan options.

Free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress‑reduction classes through Whole U.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details Pay Range: $54,828.00 – $78,420.00 annual.

Shift: First Shift.

FTE: 60.00%

Regular position.

EEO Statement The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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