Job Description
This recruitment offers a $3000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 in Cytogenetics . In this role you will represent the Department of Laboratory Medicine and UW Medicine and play an important role in promoting our mission, values and goal of service excellence and patient safety. Under general supervision, the Clinical Laboratory Technician 2 works with specimens to aid the team in diagnosing chromosome disorders.
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.
Find out if The Whole U (https://thewholeu.uw.edu/) will help you achieve your wellness goals!
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/3/2018/04/benefits-summary-classified-staff-less-than-half-time-20220908_a11y.pdf)
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.
WORK SCHEDULE:
Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Laboratory Skills
Enter patient and laboratory information into Epic database.
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.
Prepare slides and to perform special staining for microscopy.
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.
Use microscopy skills to compile cell information and capture and enhance images for analysis.
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.
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.
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
Maintain confidentiality of patient information, including final diagnosis
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)
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$58,188.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum:
$83,304.00 annual
Other Compensation:
-
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
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 world. In 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 proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer (https://hr.uw.edu/eoaa/) . 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 dso@uw.edu .
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 (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .
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.
