Clinical Laboratory Technican 2 (Ne S Seiu 925 Hcp/Lt)

Job Description

Clinical Laboratory Technican 2 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP/LT)

Req #: 237564 Department: Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Job Location: Other Location, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 08/23/2024 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $4,708 - $6,740 per month Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits: As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 .
WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week

First Shift
WHAT WE OFFER

$3,000 sign-on bonus for eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.

Vacation time and sick time off that accrues monthly, including 12 paid holidays.

Fully subsidized public transit pass (U-PASS) that covers multiple forms of public transportation in the region.

Excellent healthcare, dental, disability, and retirement plan options.

Lots of free fitness, healthy eating, finance, and stress reduction classes offered through the Whole U.

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.

Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a UW employee.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

It will be necessary to work in other departmental locations in order to meet patient service requirements, especially at Harborview Medical Center. In addition, less frequent work effort will be required at other UW School of Medicine locations (e.g., South Lake Union) and Seattle-area healthcare institutions.

Will be considered essential staff and as such will be required to report to work when scheduled despite inclement weather.

Must be able to meet with all shifts on a regular basis
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience OR equivalent education/experience
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
To prepare specimens for cytogenetic and FISH analysis. To make reagents, order supplies, maintain equipment and keep laboratory stocked and prepared for specimens. To assist cytogenetic technologists and supervisor with quality control, quality assurance and prepare for inspections.
Laboratory Skills

To enter patient and laboratory information into Epic database with accuracy and with attention to detail.

To set up and harvest cultures of cells using sterile/aseptic technique, maintaining appropriate labeling of vessels and slides.

Perform CD138+ cell enrichment.

Gather unstained and H&E slides for paraffin FISH cases.

To prepare slides and to perform special staining for microscopy.

To prepare reagents for laboratory procedures using protocols, balance and pH meter.

Perform FISH pretreatment procedures, apply FISH probe and perform FISH post-wash.

Sterilize, or prepare for autoclave/sterilization, solutions, instruments and equipment.

Clean laboratory areas and equipment; take dishes to dishroom, wash coplin jars, perform detergent reside checks on cleaned glassware.

Use microscopy skills to compile cell information and capture and enhance images for analysis.

To be able to use reference material to troubleshoot and check results.

Transfer cell pellets to smaller storage vials for long term storage.

Check CO2 levels, change CO2 tanks and order new CO2 tanks when needed.

Maintain a safe working environment following laboratory policies and safety regulations.

Assist in research cases and data recording.

Check laboratory monthly for expired reagents.

File slides.

Advise technologists and supervisor about stock needed to maintain laboratory functioning properly.

Help supervisor and staff to find proper vendors for some stocks.
Quality

Read and record instrument data.

Assiduously maintain patient and specimen information.

Maintain equipment used in proper working condition. Coordinate with supervisor to resolve problems with equipment.

Keep records of quality control data provided with shipments of media and reagents.

Help obtain test reports from other laboratories.

Assist in compiling data for Quality assurance; check and record date that AP/NP pathologist signed out FISH results, generate monthly poor growth, failure, amended Temptrak and AP/NP Turn around time reports.

Assist the supervisor and specialists in preparing for CAP and other inspections.

Maintain and implement laboratory safety procedures.
Administrative tasks

Accession patient, specimen and clinician information into Epic database. Select correct case types, fee schedules, assign CPT codes.

Order supplies and organize documents related to ordering as needed.

Print reports of completed cases, file patient folders.
Related Duties.

Perform all the duties of the Laboratory Technician.

Perform related duties as needed.
Ethics and Professionalism

Maintain confidentiality of patient information, including final diagnosis

Contribute to a pleasant working atmosphere
ABOUT US
A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology 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. To learn more about our team, please click HERE
UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. 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 .

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