University of Washington · 14 hours ago
Clinical Laboratory Technician 2, HMC Specimen Procurement
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$58K/yr - $83K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Washington is a leading health system in the region, and they are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 to join their Specimen Procurement Team. The role involves coordinating workflow for send-out testing, ensuring proper specimen processing, and collaborating with various teams to support patient care.
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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. These can be low volume tests or highly specialized and rare tests. This includes communicating specific collection instructions to the patient as needed
Responsible for maintaining higher than average awareness of the chemicals and agents needed to preserve certain tests. These chemicals may include Acetic Acid, 6N HCL, 6N HNO, Boric Acid, and others. CLT2 is responsible for aiding other staff in the preparation of these collection containers as necessary
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. These supplies include, but are not limited to, Serotonin tubes, trace metal tubes, Somatostatin kits, TRH preservative tubes, Z-Tubes for Neurotensin, and Cambridge GI tubes for Neurokinin and Pancreatin. Kits include Viracor, Osford, and Prometheus and any others as needed
Builds and maintains a working relationship with the referral laboratories as needed to facilitate the send-out process. In addition to the Mayo Clinic, the primary reference lab that is utilized by the UW Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology, the CLT 2 is responsible for sending specimens to all reference laboratories as needed and approved by the Laboratory Medicine Resident (LMR)
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. This is to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of these procedures, which are critical to patient care
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. This includes maintaining communication with the following groups to facilitate the collection, ordering, shipment, billing and resulting of referral send-out testing: Laboratory Medicine Resident (LMR), specimen processing staff, phlebotomy staff, providers, and the Clinical Administrative Support Team (CAST)
Expected to perform the duties of the CLT1 as needed and assigned
Perform other duties as required or as assigned by supervisor or manager
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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)
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.
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