Clinical Lab Technician — Specimen Handling & Liaison

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks an HLT I Processor to serve as a liaison between the Clinical Laboratory and hospital and non-hospital sites submitting specimens. You will perform all duties of a HLT I processor and assist with inventory, problem specimens, workflow, and training new staff.

The role requires effective communication with physicians and staff, the ability to work under pressure, and independence to resolve problems.

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with coursework in biological sciences, or two years of college with some coursework in natural, physical, or social sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience working in Clinical laboratory- Central Processing.
• Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, requesting departments, and other staff including ability to clearly explain complex medical information in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Proficient with PC, Windows, Word, Excel, etc.
• Must have knowledge of a clinical laboratory setting and specimen handling
• Must be able to work independently, to resolve problems, and follow on assignments with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between the Clinical Laboratory and all hospital and non-hospital sites submitting laboratory specimens.
• Perform duties of an HLT I processor and assist in non-supervisory duties such as taking inventory of supplies, troubleshooting, and training new employees.
• Maintain communication between outpatient HLT staff and all Clinical laboratory sections.
• Assist in accessioning localization studies and managing mislabeling forms.
• Monitor equipment and open service tickets; track DPL order status; review Metafile errors.

Skills

Communication

Working under pressure

Independent worker

Problem solving

Education

Biological sciences coursework

Two years of college with science coursework

Tools

PC/Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks an HLT I Processor to serve as a liaison between the Clinical Laboratory and hospital and non-hospital sites submitting specimens. You will perform all duties of a HLT I processor and assist with inventory, problem specimens, workflow, and training new staff.

The role requires effective communication with physicians and staff, the ability to work under pressure, and independence to resolve problems.