Clinical Lab Technician I — Specimen Processing & TLA Ops

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF in San Francisco seeks a Laboratory Support Technician to receive, label, and process specimens in the Clinical Laboratories, enter patient data, and respond to test inquiries. The role supports Total Lab Automation and the TUG delivery system, working with accuracy to ensure quality patient care.

Requires high school diploma or GED and lab experience; college science coursework is preferred. Knowledge of clinical terminology and strong data entry skills are valued; phlebotomy license is a

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED with lab science coursework.
• Communication skills to transmit data clearly to physicians and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure while handling specimens accurately.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and process specimens for analysis in Clinical Laboratories.
• Input patient data into the computer and accession specimens.
• Answer telephone inquiries regarding test information and results.
• Maintain, troubleshoot and operate the Total Lab Automation system (TLA).
• Monitor and operate the TUG sample delivery system.
• Perform tasks efficiently and accurately with minimal supervision.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years of college with science courses

California Phlebotomy CPT license (preferred)

Tools

Lab information system (LIS)

Typing

PC literacy

Job description

UCSF in San Francisco seeks a Laboratory Support Technician to receive, label, and process specimens in the Clinical Laboratories, enter patient data, and respond to test inquiries. The role supports Total Lab Automation and the TUG delivery system, working with accuracy to ensure quality patient care.

Requires high school diploma or GED and lab experience; college science coursework is preferred. Knowledge of clinical terminology and strong data entry skills are valued; phlebotomy license is a