Job Information
University of Washington Clinical Laboratory Technician II in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 234631
Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY
Posting Date: 06/14/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $4571 - $6544 per month
Limited Recruitment: Open to Department employees only
Shift: First Shift
Notes:
- As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician II WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week
Day Shift: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm PST
Occasionally remote (after training) WHAT WE OFFER
Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.
Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.
Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options.
Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.
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.
Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
An Associate Degree from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited Medical Laboratory Technician program including courses in chemistry and biologyOR
Equivalent education/experience. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Advises clients and potential clients of the optimum use of Laboratory Medicine’s Clinical Lab Services.
Provides technical information regarding methodologies used within the clinical lab at UWMC Responds promptly, courteously, and professionally to phone and written inquiries from clients about test information, results, and other elation information.
Follows phone log in procedures adhering to 92% logged in time-to-time sheet time, and properly utilizes other designated time such as “not ready” for processing work while unavailable for incoming calls.
Twenty-five percent of the time is performed at a pre-analytical level various laboratory procedure, and other laboratory work, supporting Laboratory Medicine clinical operation.
Participates toward the goal of providing enhanced services to the clients of the department.
Demonstrates decision making and problem-solving ability on certain requisitions ensuring that these specimens can meet the test run for that day and provide results in a timely manner.
Engages in professional communications and establishes collegial relationships with all areas of lab.
Participates in the goal of providing enhanced service to the departments’ clients.
Demonstrates effective communication with the supervisor, manager, co-workers, lab technician and all members of the Lab Med team.
Demonstrates the ability to problem solve by expediting processing of specimens that are received mislabeled, unlabeled, missing patient data, insufficient quantity, etc. and contact clients as required.
Thereby ensuring the timeliness and accuracy of these procedures, which are critical to patient care.
Resolves problems related to delivery service to clients, providing supervisor with feedback regarding client needs.
Trains and supports new client services staff for Community Services.
May train new Clinical Laboratory Technician 1 staff for specimen processing division.
May be asked to lead and direct the work of CLT1 and other staff.
May include delegated responsibility of some daily scheduling.
Provides referral resources to other laboratories, maintains a high-level understanding of the Laboratory referral industry to refer clients to appropriate testing centers.
Facilitates medical or technical consultation by faculty members or laboratory staff to Reference Laboratory Services clients when appropriate. Functions as dispatch for courier service, provides input for changes or expansion for existing routes.
Provides back-up coverage for courier rotes on limited occasions as needed, using a university vehicle. Performs continual monitoring of lab reports to verify consistency of service.
Prepares supplies and reports for delivery of clients, monitors inventory.
Participates in the timely, manual release of patient results, according to UWMC and Department policy.
Demonstrates proper identification and reporting of errors and understands the reporting procedures to provide timely follow through of these errors to ensure the least impact to our clients.
Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized, work as a team member to provide maximum coverage and quality service for our clients in stressful and all situations. ABOUT US A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology 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. To learn more about our team, please click HERE (https://dlmp.uw.edu/about/about-us)UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
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.