Lab Assistant Jobs

This recruitment offers a $3,000 Recruitment Incentive to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine#UWMRecruitmentIncentive

The Department of Laboratory Medicine serves as a regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for patient care, research, and educational programs in laboratory medicine. The department now employs 1400 people who work at the award-winning University of Washington Medical Center (ranked among the top medical centers in the United States as rated by U.S. News & World Report), Harborview Medical Center (the region's only Level I Trauma center, known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis: Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD CARER, and mentally- and medically- vulnerable populations.), and many other clinical and research facilities in the area. The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. Our people are the most important asset in our pursuit of achieving excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff not only enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, but also an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, and natural beauty.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology department has an outstanding opportunity for a LAB ASSISTANT (FULL-TIME, NIGHT-SHIFT)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Obtains specimens from inpatients, outpatients and outreach accounts according to the time guidelines established by the department

Logs tests in the computer, labels, centrifuges, prepares aliquots, and delivers specimens

Processes, prepares and ships reference lab samples, according to reference laboratory specifications

Answers technical questions relating to laboratory procedures and polices

Troubleshoots and resolves problems and customer service issues

As assigned, locates patient results and generates reports/faxes.

Cleans, maintains, and stocks exam and work areas

May be required to drive a hospital-owned vehicle as a function of job

REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Phlebotomists are required to have an active Washington State issued MA-Phlebotomist Certification

If required to drive as part of job, incumbent must possess a valid Washington State driver's license with clean driving record

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