Medical Technologist

Job Description

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST

Req #: 246191 Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY Appointing Department Web Address: https://dlmp.uw.edu/ Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 05/28/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $41.62 - $60.55 per hour Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: Evening Shift Benefits: Hours are from 2:30pm-11:00pm with rotating weekends. A Higher Degree of Healthcare
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.
At UW Medical Center – Northwest, we’re proud of the acclaim we've received for our excellence in patient care and safety. Among the local, regional and national recognition we've received are: The Distinguished Hospital for Clinical Excellence Award; The Emergency Medicine Excellence Award; The Stroke Care Excellence Award; Winner of the HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital Award for Patient Safety for the last three years in a row. We’re also one of the safest places to get care – among the top 5% in the country.
UW Medical Center – Northwest includes a full-service, non-profit community hospital offering comprehensive medical, surgical and therapeutic services. With 281 beds, more than 1900 employees and a world-class medical staff, we provide innovative, technologically advanced care on a patient-friendly, easy-access campus, just north of Seattle.
UW Medical Center - Northwest has an outstanding opportunity for a FULL-TIME EVENINGS, MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST. This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. The Medical Technologist performs, in one or more areas of the Laboratory, routine and complex medical laboratory tests for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease, as ordered by physician.
WHAT WE OFFER:

$3,000 - $5,000 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.

And much more! Please click here. for a comprehensive benefits summary.
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
Perform Diagnostic Testing | Play a key role in patient care by performing clinical diagnostic laboratory testing, contact appropriate personnel for unusual or critical finds, and utilize the laboratory information system for test result entry and data acquisition.
Exercise Critical Thinking Skills | Exercise your critical thinking skills to help design, develop, evaluate, and troubleshoot procedures and problems in the laboratory. Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot, and perform preventative maintenance of laboratory instruments and related equipment.
Assure Quality Control | Adhere to quality control requirements to validate test results and ensure patient and personnel safety. Prepare and verify the quality of reagents, standards, and control samples.
Engage in Teamwork and Leadership | Apply your professional expertise by instructing and training new employees, post-doctoral fellows, residents, and students. Act as a resource to internal and external clients, including physicians and nurses.
Complete Related Duties as Required | For example, you may assist and instruct patients and medical staff in proper specimen collection techniques or assist physicians in obtaining and preparing bone marrow specimens for evaluation.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
REQUIREMENTS
Accredited Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science OR equivalent education/experience.
AND
Current Medical Laboratory Scientist certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent certifying organization; or certification with specialty organization.
AND
One year of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist Trainee. Up to one year of on-the-job experience performing clinical testing in a Medical Laboratory Science Program externship may count towards the experience requirement.

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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