Clinical Laboratory Technician 1, Renton Central Lab

• 100% FTE

• Monday - Wednesday, Friday-Saturday with rotating weekends and holidays

• Evening Shift

What you’ll contribute: 

• Sort and prioritize initial specimens and requests, receive specimens. Match specimens against requisitions for appropriate tube type.  

• Prepare reagents, chemical solutions, culture media or cell cultures according to established procedures. 

• Operate laboratory equipment such as electronic balances, microscopes, spectrophotometers, pH meters, autoclaves, metering pumps and centrifuges. 

• Centrifuge and aliquot appropriate specimen type and quantity as ordered.  

• Assist in orientation, training and support of new employees. 

• Refer testing to other laboratories as procedurally necessary. 

• Maintain complete, accurate and legible records. 

• Clean work area at least once each shift. 

• Answer telephones, intercom and window reception in a courteous and professional manner. 

• Perform computer functions required for completion of tasks: data entry of patient information and tests requested, printing, worksheets, reports, result inquiry, etc. 

• Responds to inquiries concerning patient lab values, reference ranges, specimen requirements, procedures, time required for tests and preparation of specimens to outside labs for analysis. 

• Resolve specimen or order-related problems. 

• Attend division and departmental staff meetings. 

• Promote and contribute to the development of teamwork in the service and working relationship between the laboratory and other departments. 

• Completes compliance, safety and other training relevant to job functions as assigned. 

• Perform the work of a Clinical Laboratory Assistant. 

• Perform related duties as required. 

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 

Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration. 

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!  

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. 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.