Floating Hospital Laboratory Technician III - BURL

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health in Los Angeles is seeking a Hospital Laboratory Technician III to support patient care across our laboratory network. The role covers float coverage for multiple draw stations, specimen processing, patient registration, and data entry.

You will assist with staffing schedules, coordinate courier services, help validate new processes and equipment, and serve as SME for Beaker CP.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED or HiSET).
• Current and valid California State CPT certificate.
• Must have at least 3 years of recent high volume phlebotomy laboratory experience.
• Ability to work at various draw stations as needed.
• Availability to work weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Provide float coverage for multiple draw stations and beaker CP lead-level support as needed.
• Perform specimen processing activities including labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, receiving, and handling unacceptable specimens per procedures.
• Perform accurate patient registration, order entry, and data entry.
• Assist supervisors with preliminary daily and monthly staffing schedules.
• Coordinate courier services and transportation routes and follow up on delays or issues.
• Assist with validation, testing, and implementation of new processes, software systems, and laboratory equipment.
• Serve as the Beaker Clinical Pathology SME and provide operational support and guidance.
• Support laboratory operations by assisting team members with workflow, inventory management, and clerical duties.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Education

CA CPT certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

Join our team as a Hospital Laboratory Technician III and play a critical role in supporting patient care across our laboratory network. Key duties include:

• Provide float coverage for nine BURL draw stations and CRI, including Lead-level support as needed
• Perform specimen processing activities, including labeling, centrifugation, aliquoting, receiving, and handling unacceptable specimens according to established procedures
• Perform accurate patient registration, order entry, and computer data entry functions
• Assist supervisors with preparation of preliminary daily and monthly staffing schedules
• Coordinate courier services and transportation routes, and follow up on service delays or operational issues
• Assist with validation, testing, and implementation of new processes, software systems, and laboratory equipment
• Serve as the Beaker Clinical Pathology (CP) Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide operational support and guidance
• Support laboratory operations by assisting team members with workflow, inventory management, clerical duties, and other operational needs

Salary Range: $38.89/hour - $51.32/hour

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED or HiSET)
• Current and valid California State CPT certificate
• Must have at least 3 years of recent high volume phlebotomy laboratory experience
• Ability to work at various draw stations as needed (e.g. Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Woodland Hills, Santa Clarita, Porter Ranch, Calabasas, Burbank, Century City, Encino, Panorama City and Torrance).
• Availability to work weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office Suite