Hospital Lab Tech III - Float Coverage Specialist

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

Job summary

UCLA Health in Panorama City, CA is seeking a Hospital Laboratory Technician III to support patient care across our laboratory network. This role includes float coverage for multiple draw stations and lead-level support as needed.

Responsibilities cover specimen processing, patient registration, and data entry, with involvement in scheduling and logistics. You will assist with new processes and serve as SME for Beaker CP, ensuring smooth operations and quality control.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Current and valid California CPT certificate.
• Must have at least 3 years of recent high-volume phlebotomy laboratory experience.
• Ability to work at various draw stations as needed.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory operations

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma

California CPT certificate

Tools

Beaker LIMS

Job description

UCLA Health in Panorama City, CA is seeking a Hospital Laboratory Technician III to support patient care across our laboratory network. This role includes float coverage for multiple draw stations and lead-level support as needed.

Responsibilities cover specimen processing, patient registration, and data entry, with involvement in scheduling and logistics. You will assist with new processes and serve as SME for Beaker CP, ensuring smooth operations and quality control.