Hospital Lab Tech - Faculty Practice Pathology - 140968

University of California San Diego; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Hospital Lab Tech - Faculty Practice Pathology to oversee pre- and post-analytical lab activities and supervise staff. You will review lab requests, use LIS to process specimens, and bill tests to in-house or reference labs, ensuring requisitions are complete.

The role requires leadership experience in a lab, CPT certification, and a two-year degree or higher; bachelor's preferred. You will join a large healthcare system with a focus on quality and patient care.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a directly related laboratory position.
• Two-year degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review, clarify and organize all lab requests.
• Use laboratory information systems to receive, accession, process, distribute specimens and bill tests.
• Independently check requisitions for completeness and follow up with CLS staff when issues arise.
• Provide customer support by responding to telephone inquiries regarding pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Two-year degree in related field

CPT certification

Bachelor's degree with science background

Job description

#140968 Hospital Lab Tech - Faculty Practice Pathology

Filing Deadline: Tue 9/22/2026

UC San Diego values and welcomes people from all backgrounds. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment: Apply by 09/11/2026 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.

Reassignment Applicants: Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

Under direction, the technician is responsible for pre- and post- analytical activities. This includes both direct supervision of staff and problem solving related to laboratory testing operations. Responsibility to review, clarify and organize all lab requests, use laboratory information systems to receive, accession, process, distribute specimens and bill samples and tests to in-house and/or reference laboratories as appropriate. Independently check all requisitions to ensure completeness of order and follows up with CLS staff if problems are discovered. Provide customer support by correctly and quickly responding to telephone calls for information related to pre-analytical activities and analytical methodologies, and post analytical methodologies, and post analytical results reporting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous leadership experience in a directly related laboratory position.
• A minimum of a two-year degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in a large complex healthcare environment.
• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in science background.
• BART or BLS at time of hire with commitment to get BART within 6 months of hire date.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical. Complies with all policies and standards. Complies with the University of California, San Diego Health (UCSDH) Principles of Community.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $72,370 - $90,055 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $34.66 - $43.13

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

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UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace