Hospital Lab Tech - Faculty Practice Pathology - 140968

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

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a laboratory technician to oversee pre- and post-analytical activities and supervise staff. Responsibilities include reviewing and organizing lab requests, processing specimens, and billing tests to in-house or reference labs.

The role emphasizes ensuring complete orders, responding to phone inquiries about pre-, intra-, and post-analytical processes, and accurate results reporting, with flexible hours and locations as needed.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Review, clarify and organize all lab requests and use LIS to process specimens and bill tests.
• Independently check requisitions for completeness and follow up with CLS staff if problems are found.
• Provide customer support by promptly answering questions about pre-analytical and analytical methodologies and reporting results.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Two-year degree (related field)

Job description

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).