University of Washington · 1 day ago
Clinical Laboratory Technician Lead, Renton Central Lab
Greater Seattle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $92K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Washington is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician Lead for their Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology. In this role, you will oversee the Specimen Processing Services Team, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of patient specimens for diagnostic testing while providing leadership and support to the staff.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Informs supervisor of operational status and personnel issues and provides leadership to the Central Lab Specimen Processing Services (SPS) staff
Performs the work of Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLT 1, CLT 2) and assigns, instructs, and reviews the work of others
Primary focus is the pre-analytical handling and processing of patient specimens for diagnostic testing
Responsible for receiving, processing and distribution of routine and stat specimens for analytical testing
Operates laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, and processing hoods
Performs at a technical level on routine laboratory tests and/or laboratory processing and set up work which supports the operations of a clinical laboratory
Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting JCAHO, CLIA and CAP accreditation standards
Inspires and motivates subordinates by personal motivation, loyalty, enthusiasm and positive attitude towards self, others and the workplace
Communicates courteously and clearly with hospital and laboratory staff to resolve problems
Establish and maintain positive attitude toward patients, patient care providers, self, others and the workplace
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or equivalent AND three (3) 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
Preferred
Associate or bachelor's degree in science
Experience in a major medical hospital laboratory
Experience with electronic health record (EHRs) information systems
Experience with laboratory information system (LIS)
Benefits
$3,000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.
Relocation incentive for eligible new employees.
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.
Company
University of Washington
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$205.35MKey Investors
Avista foundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesAdvanced Research Projects Agency for Health
2025-04-21Grant· $0.01M
2024-09-13Grant
2024-08-13Grant· $21.1M
Leadership Team
Andrew S Allen
Adjunct Professor
Arthur Denny
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