Clinical Laboratory Technician 2, UWMC Montlake Transfusion Services

Job Description

$3000 recruitment incentive for eligible new employees joining the UW Medicine team.

Who were 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 Transfusion Services Team at the University of Washington Medical Center Montlake.

Under general supervision the CLT 2 assists the surgical and nursing staff by facilitating orders from and issuing blood components to all patient care areas at UWMC and FHCC. This role is responsible for the inventory management of all blood components and facilitates the issuing of blood products and tracking of component orders. The CLT 2 will also perform component preparation such as irradiation washing volume reduction thawing pooling and splitting as necessary. Additionally this role is responsible for operating equipment performing QC and maintenance for refrigerators freezers and component processing equipment.

Work schedule:

• 100% FTE
• Work schedule to be discussed with the hiring manager.
• Day shift

What youll contribute:

• Respond to Emergency Operating Room and other clinical areas that require transfusion support with blood components if needed.
• Provide customer service and communication with patient care areas and blood center. Call products orders to floor. Take verbal orders for blood products as needed.
• Perform blood components processing to maintain inventory and support for transfusion patients including thawing irradiating washing and volume reduction.
• Performs issue and return of blood products following policies and procedures including equipment maintenance and quality control.
• Combine/Pool/aliquot blood components if necessary.
• Operate laboratory equipment such as centrifuges portable refrigerators plasma thawers sterile docker irradiator cell washer refrigerator platelet rotator and freezers.
• Participate in demonstrating simple laboratory techniques to students and new employees.
• Perform laboratory specimen processing consisting of receiving identifying assigning accession numbers sorting preparation and internal laboratory distribution of blood and other biological specimens.
• Respond to inquiries concerning patient lab values reference ranges specimen requirements procedures time required for tests and preparation of specimens to outside labs for analysis.
• Perform data processing and clerical tasks as required.
• Reviews and signs off on new and revised documents within specified time.
• Completes all training modules and documentation within specified time.
• Assist with training and competencies as needed.
• Follows hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement process.
• Perform the work of a Clinical Laboratory Assistant.
• Perform related duties as required.

What youll 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:

• $3000 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 to learn more about our department.

About UW Medicine:

UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines 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 tomorrows 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 29000 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. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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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 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 committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

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.