{"id":4645,"date":"2024-02-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-14T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/?page_id=4645"},"modified":"2026-06-27T19:00:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T02:00:29","slug":"medical-laboratory-technician","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/comp\/medical-laboratory-technician\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Laboratory Technician"},"content":{"rendered":"

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n
Representative group<\/th>\nJob codes<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n
SEIU LOCAL 925 HEALTHCARE PROF\/LAB TECH<\/td>\n18333 (NE S SEIU 925 HCP\/LT)
\n23229 (NE H NI SEIU 925 HCP\/LT)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SEIU 1199NW UWMC NORTHWEST PROFESSIONAL<\/td>\n21364 (NE H SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional)
\n22995 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Professional)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

BASIC FUNCTION<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform and\/or provide support for simple and complex (waived and non-waived) laboratory tests according to established procedures.<\/p>\n

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Under general direction, perform clinical laboratory tests and\/or provide testing support to diagnostic laboratory testing.<\/p>\n

TYPICAL WORK<\/strong><\/p>\n

Perform laboratory tests that vary in complexity following established laboratory testing procedures;<\/p>\n

Utilize laboratory information system, discipline-specific middleware, as well as institution-based computer systems for test result entry and\/or data acquisition;<\/p>\n

Follow laboratory procedures and policy for predetermined parameters and quality control criteria to issue laboratory reports;<\/p>\n

Perform quality procedures as required, such as but not limited to proficiency testing, temperature control, reagent control, equipment calibrations and function verification tests;<\/p>\n

Troubleshoot and eliminate contamination or toxicity problems in cell cultures and media; perform quality control on reagents and viral lysates;<\/p>\n

Operate, calibrate, and perform preventive maintenance to laboratory equipment such as but not limited to spectrophotometer, refractometer, conductivity meter, automated chemistry analyzer, bedside monitoring equipment, microscope, electronic cell counter, and coagulation instrumentation;<\/p>\n

Assist in troubleshooting and identifying laboratory equipment or instrument problems and escalate to Medical Laboratory Scientists, Medical Technologists, or Leads as needed;<\/p>\n

Refer abnormal or unusual findings or problems to Medical Laboratory Scientists, supervisors, or according to laboratory procedures;<\/p>\n

May perform phlebotomy and\/or arterial punctures;<\/p>\n

Act as a resource and participate in training, instruction, and demonstrating routine laboratory techniques to employees, post-doctoral, fellows, residents, and student;<\/p>\n

Perform related duties as required.<\/p>\n

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n

Completion of a two-year program in Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology AND Technician-level certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology or equivalent certifying organization.<\/p>\n

Equivalent education and\/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and\/or registration.<\/p>\n

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY<\/strong><\/p>\n

05\/01\/2022: New SEIU 925 HCP\/LT Class at UWMC ML and HMC
\n02\/12\/2024: Added SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job code<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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