CLINCIAL LAB-2 (Lab Assistant Technical) Represented by SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance)
UW PRIMARY CARE-KENT/DES MOINES
This recruitment offers a $3,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine#UWMRecruitmentIncentive

A Higher Degree of Healthcare.
Across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality of work with integrity and compassion, and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student, and colleague is valued and honored.

WE ARE PROUD TO BE UW PRIMARY CARE!
UW Primary Care is a network of 16-Community-based clinics throughout the Puget Sound region. Our clinics offer a wide spectrum of primary care services, as well as secondary care, from pediatrics to geriatrics. Urgent care services are offered seven days a week at select locations, including Issaquah Primary Care. Our clinics are staffed with compassionate and professional providers, healthcare workers, and administrative staff, and are consistently recognized for high quality standards by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care and the National Committee for Quality Assurance Patient-Centered Medical Home Program.

UW Primary Care KENT/DES MOINES has an outstanding opportunity for a CLINICAL LAB TECHNICIAN-2! Our Lab Technician’s work in a clinical laboratory with a limited test menu and high service demands; performing waived and limited non-waived testing, excluding microscopic evaluations, and adult and pediatric phlebotomy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs pre-analytic procedures of specimen collection and processing. This includes but is not limited to: interpreting provider test orders and monitoring for accuracy, prioritizing specimen handling based on type and clinical urgency, investigating, and documenting erroneous orders or other pre-analytic specimen problems, preparing specimens for transport, and data entry into the electronic medical record. Provides directions to patients for collection of non-blood specimens. Handles telephone inquiries for staff and providers.

Performs adult and pediatric phlebotomy by capillary and venous collection.

Performs routine and stat laboratory tests utilizing automated or semi-automated equipment and kit assays. This includes the ability to understand, operate, and troubleshoot (may involve working with manufacturer's customer service personnel) the applicable equipment and testing methods, consulting with the CLT Lead as appropriate.

Evaluates test results and understands critical value limits for all tests assigned and reports immediately to appropriate medical staff.

Performs routine radiographic exams as directed by a clinic provider, limited to Level 1 and Level 2 exams as listed in the UWNC x-ray test menu.

Other Duties as Requested

REQUIREMENTS
Relevant experience or training in a clinical laboratory or medical setting, required active Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist with the Washington State Department of Health; or eligible to become certified as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-Phlebotomist) with the Washington State Department of Health to perform venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood withdrawal within 90 days of hire. High School/GED AND Minimum one-year relevant experience or training in a clinical laboratory or medical setting.



Our Commitment to UW Primary Care Applicants
Our Recruiting Team and Clinic Managers are genuinely excited to explore these opportunities with our qualified applicants. We commit to a timely selection process and usually review and update your application status within 24-48 hours of submission.
UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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