Clinical Laboratory Technician 2, HMC Specimen Procurement

University of Washington Medical Center • Seattle, WA

22h • $58,188 - $83,304 • Onsite

About The Position

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 Specimen Procurement Team at Harborview Medical Center. Are you passionate about science and ready to make a real impact on patient care? As a CLT 2, you will play a vital role on the Specimen Procurement Team by coordinating workflow of the preanalytical and technical activities for the Department’s send-out testing to referral labs. You will also handle problem resolution of specimens and collaborate with the Clinical Administrative Support Team and Lab Medicine Residents to ensure appropriate processing, shipping, and billing of undefined send-out tests. Finally, you will engage in CLT 1 duties, which include phlebotomy and specimen collection. Work schedule: 100% FTE Monday – Friday Evening shift

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two (2) 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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in science
• Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory
• Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Experience with laboratory information systems (LIS)

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 the UW Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology but must be sent to outside laboratories.
• Responsible for maintaining higher than average awareness of the chemicals and agents needed to preserve certain tests.
• Responsible for maintaining an 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.
• Builds and maintains a working relationship with the referral laboratories as needed to facilitate the send-out process.
• Maintains 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 troubleshooting 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 promptly, courteously, and professionally to phone and written inquiries about test information, results, and other related information.
• Expected to solve problems relayed 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 solve problems to expedite processing of specimens that are received mislabeled, unlabeled, missing patient data, insufficient quantity, etc. and contact ordering locations as required.
• 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 PSPS staff with respect to the Lab Information System (LIS) and Clinical Information System (CIS).
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, and work as a team member to provide maximum coverage and quality service in all stressful situations.
• Promotes and contributes to the development of teamwork within PSPS and working relationships between PSPS and other lab divisions.
• Expected to perform the duties of the CLT1 as needed and assigned.
• Perform other duties as required or as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Benefits

• $3,000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED