Clinical Laboratory Technician 2

Job Description

Clinical Laboratory Technician 2

Req #: 245110 Department: Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Job Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date: 04/25/2025 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, clickhere. This recruitment offers a $3,000 Signing Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine .
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 - Transfusion Medicine .
WORK SCHEDULE

100% FTE (40 hours per week)

Day Shift
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION
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.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

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
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Under general supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 assists the surgical and nursing staff by facilitating orders from and issuing blood components to all patient care areas. The CLT2 is responsible for the inventory management of all blood components ordered for HMC patients and facilitates the issuing of blood products and tracking of component orders during trauma. The CLT2 will also perform component preparation such as thawing, pooling and splitting as necessary. Is also responsible for operating equipment, performing QC and maintenance.

Respond to Emergency, Operating Room and other clinical areas that require transfusion support with blood components

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.

Thaw frozen blood components to maintain inventory and support for transfusion patient

Combine/Pool/aliquot blood components if necessary

Operate laboratory equipment such as centrifuges, portable refrigerators, plasma thawers, sterile docker, refrigerator, platelet rotator and freezers.

Perform related duties as required.

Reviews and signs off on new and revised documents within specified time period.

Completes all training modules and documentation within specified time period.

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 Technician I
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduation or equivalent AND two years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experience
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

May be required to work in other departmental locations in order to meet patient service requirements, including but not limited to UWMC, HMC, CHRMC, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, SCCA, Roosevelt, Rosen, etc.

May be required to work weekends and holidays

Are considered essential staff and required to report to work in inclement weather

This position is rotating weekends and holidays
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
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 includes: 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.

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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