Student Assistant, UWMC Montlake Pathology Slide Room

Job Description

This recruitment is open to University of Washington students only.

Who we’re looking for:

The UW Medicine - Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (DLMP) in Seattle, WA has a fantastic opportunity for a Student Assistant with the Pathology Slide Room at the University of Washington Medical Center - Montlake.  

Under general supervision, the Student Assistant performs critical tasks related to the Materials/Slide Room area of Pathology. Routine tasks include storing and archiving pathology materials; filling requests for materials internally and from external providers and facilities; processing clinical cars requests; returning consult cases; and communicating about material retention, storage, and release protocols with department members and other departments/facilities.

Work schedule:

• 19.5 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• Shift to be discussed with the hiring manager
• No telework

What you’ll contribute:

• Deliver materials to residents, faculty, and other areas of the department as scheduled or as needed. Prepare Pathology material for transport via established courier runs.
• Process, track, and return all consult materials to originating institutions.
• Archive Pathology materials according to retention policies and retrieve/return archived materials as necessary. Process clinical cars when requested by the team.
• Prepare reagents accurately as needed in the laboratory. Maintain/clean laboratory equipment. Report any equipment issues to laboratory supervisor.
• Wash laboratory glassware and containers following laboratory standards. Receive and perform inventories of laboratory supplies. Stock and put away supplies as needed.
• Aid technologists and technicians in daily duties such as trimming of paraffin blocks, delivery and pick up of formalin fixed specimen, metric preparations, cleaning and unloading of paraffin molds. Demonstrate knowledge in procedures relating to Formalin and Xylene spill.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need:

• High school graduation or equivalent AND one year of applicable experience in the program specialty OR equivalent education/experience

About the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology:

A regional resource for clinical laboratory services required for innovative patient care, research and educational programs, the Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathology at UW Medicine 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.

Please visit our website to learn more about our department.

About UW Medicine:

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

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. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that include Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.  

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ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER 

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. 

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. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. 

Our Commitment 

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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.