Job Information
University of Washington Clinical Laboratory technician 2 in Seattle, Washington
Req #: 233046
Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY
Posting Date: 04/25/2024
Closing Info: Open Until Filled
Salary: $4571 - $6544 per month
Shift: First Shift
Notes:
- As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. ( https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-summary-classified-staff-greater-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 in the Cytogenetic/Pathology Lab. WORK SCHEDULE
40 hours per week
Day Shift WHAT WE OFFER
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.
Relocation incentive for eligible new employees. REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or equivalentANDTwo years of chemical, clinical, or public health laboratory experienceOREquivalent education/experience PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES 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 dish room, 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 Turnaround 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.
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 (https://dlmp.uw.edu/about/about-us)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.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University of Washington
-
- University of Washington Jobs
