Req #:
246714
Department:
LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY
Appointing Department Web Address:
https://dlmp.uw.edu/
Job Location:
UW Medical Center - Northwest
Posting Date:
06/18/2025
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
$28.79 - $41.86 per hour
Other Compensation:
Union Position:
Yes
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
Req #: 246714 Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY Appointing Department Web Address: https://dlmp.uw.edu/ Job Location: UW Medical Center - Northwest Posting Date: 06/18/2025 Closing Info: Open Until Filled Salary: $28.79 - $41.86 per hour Other Compensation: Union Position: Yes Shift: First Shift Benefits:
As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology has an outstanding opportunity for a Lab Assistant Lead.
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.
REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
High school or GED equivalent
1 year experience as a phlebotomist or lab assistant in a clinical laboratory or medical setting
Completion of a phlebotomy course OR Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy (MA-P) certification with the WA State Department of Health
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for smooth day-to-day operations in the laboratory processing area
Plans, organizes and assigns staff work assignments and breaks them in a manner that maintains a smooth workflow regardless of workload.
Calls staff in to work in times of low or critical staffing as needed.
Organizes the work assignments and daily schedule to support area training activities.
Communicate with the supervisor concerning the lab’s operational status, training needs, personnel issues, and staff concerns.
Works with manager/supervisor to review workplace procedures and policies.
Reports issues or concerns from other laboratory divisions or hospital staff through hc1 or other reporting mechanisms, i.e.
Quality Improvement tracking mechanism, Incident Reports, or Patient Safety Network (PSN).
Ability to perform tasks on all benches in processing areas to oversee and fill in on all benches whenever needed during short staffing periods.
Performs limited test setup and reporting as required.
Routine bench performance will allow all staff to observe areas for performance improvements.
Assist in preparing the monthly staffing schedule and calling for additional support when the department faced critical staffing shortages.
Perform other duties as required or as assigned by supervisor or manager.
Problem Resolution
Solves specimen problems promptly, thoroughly, and accurately, providing appropriate documentation for manager/supervisor review.
Makes constructive suggestions for improvements in the laboratory and staffing distribution.
Keeps laboratory staff informed regarding specimen and/or handling problems or procedural changes.
Training of New Staff and Continued Training of Current Employees
Oversees training of new staff to ensure that training is completed and documented on time.
Provide and update training materials.
Work with supervisor to perform, assess, and document competency evaluations of current employees in MediaLab.
Provide communications about opportunities for continuing education to all staff.
Safe Work Practices and Responsibilities
Directs staff to ensure the workplace is clean, neat and professional in appearance.
Oversees and ensures that biohazardous precautions are followed at all times, including the disposal of biohazard waste in a timely manner.
Wears personal protective equipment and ensures staff properly uses personal protective equipment as required.
Computer/Application Functions
Performs computer functions required for completion of tasks and acts as a resource to others.
Ensures that specimen processing runs smoothly during scheduled and unscheduled computer downtimes.
Familiarity with the Laboratory Information System (LIS), PuTTY, Epic/Beaker (HIS), Hc1, OnBase, MediaLab and Sunquest Collect for problem resolution.
Documentation
Ensure that staff always follow established departmental policies and division-specific processes and guidelines.
Integrates new or revised processes into the workplace.
Author new guidelines and job aids under direction of manager/supervisor.
Perform biennial review of current documentation per CAP requirements.
Confidentiality
Maintains patient confidentiality regarding all written, verbal and computerized patient information per UW Medicine requirements.
Maintains confidentiality regarding concerning staff and personnel issues.
Other Miscellaneous Duties
Reports equipment and or facility problems in a timely manner and provides adequate notice to staff.
Ensure temperatures are monitored daily and take corrective action in case of equipment failure.
Provide support to the department to ensure we have adequate supplies and tools for the staff to do their job.
Maintains and or notifies manager/supervisor of supply inventory needs; order as needed.
Provide safety checks of equipment, reagents or bench practices as needed.
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
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.
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 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.
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