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Job Description

_This recruitment offers a $3,000 recruitment incentive 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) 2** with the **Microbiology Team** at the University of Washington Medical Center – Montlake.

CLT 2s in the Microbiology Laboratory are experienced specimen processors that provide excellent patient care by performing inventory, ordering, receiving, and quality control on supplies.

Work schedule:

+ 100% FTE

+ Monday – Friday with rotating weekends and holidays

+ This position can be assigned a mid-shift or evening shift

What you’ll contribute:

+ Uses hc1 to track and resolve problems regarding specimen quality, including labeling, stability and tube type. Refers technical questions to AD Medical Laboratory Scientist or Setup Medical Laboratory Scientist Lead.

+ Monitors training of new employees and students and assesses status at the completion of the training.

+ Performs or guides other qualified employees in doing direct observations for annual competency assessments.

+ Performs blood culture volume monitoring quarterly and prepares the data to be sent to responsible areas.

+ Inventories reagents in setup.

+ Sets up quality control on media or for reagents when the CLT Lead is not available.

+ Trained in inventory and purchasing when the CLT Lead is not available.

+ Ensures the procedures and documents in Media lab are up to date. Makes minor edits to procedures. Reviews any major procedure changes. Keeps the printed backup for all manual up to date.

+ Helps create the annual competency quizzes and any new procedure quizzes.

+ Be a resource for CLT 1s.

_Also performs CLT 1 duties:_

+ Possesses working knowledge of the laboratory information system including accessioning test requests, tracking specimens and looking up results.

+ Batches and un-batches specimens from other divisions and transports them appropriately.

+ Operates the WASP to process approved specimens, performs daily and monthly maintenance and troubleshoot errors.

+ Processes bacterial and fungal cultures for all specimen types

+ Prepares and stains direct smears including, but not limited to, Gram stains, KOH preps, Trichromes, and malaria preps.

+ Answers phone calls and directs questions to appropriate personnel.

+ Interacts with health care providers and responds to questions concerning specimens in a professional manner.

+ Trouble shoots specimen issues and enters cases in hc1.

+ Follows procedures and knows where to find information in Media Lab.

+ Collects and cleans glassware, collects and disposes of biological waste, and unpacks supplies and reagents.

+ Possess working knowledge of the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment, such as the biological safety cabinet, centrifuges, cytocentrifuges, stomachers, fume hoods, incubators, dry baths, refrigerators and freezers.

+ Sets up bacterial susceptibility testing including disk diffusion, gradient strips and microtiter panels.

+ Communicates with co-workers so that specimen processing flows smoothly through breaks and between shifts.

+ Demonstrates a helpful, courteous and respectful manner with co-workers.

+ Keeps work area clean, organized and stocked.

What you’ll need:

+ High school graduation or equivalent AND two 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.

What we offer:

+ $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.

+ 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** 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.

Please visit our website (http://dlmp.uw.edu/) to learn more about our department.

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.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that include Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) . Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$58,188.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$83,304.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . 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.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

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.