Hospital Lab Tech - Pathology Lab - 141107

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers is seeking a Pathology Laboratory support technician to perform technical tasks including accessioning, processing, and tracking slides and blocks for send-out testing and second opinions. Responsibilities include receiving specimens, maintaining LIS entries, and assisting with supplies, clerical tasks, and customer communications.

Qualifications include a natural science degree or equivalent experience, clinical lab exposure, the ability to

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two years of applicable experience.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Must sit/stand for extended periods and lift up to 20 pounds; fine motor tasks such as pipetting.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process orders for slides and blocks for send-out testing and second opinion consultations.
• Receive specimens from couriers and accession them in the laboratory information system.
• Process specimens for send-out testing and archival tissue retrieval.
• Track slides and blocks and return materials to outside facilities.
• Provide supply/inventory management and lab-related clerical support; communicate with laboratory customers.

Skills

Clinical laboratory experience

Fine motor skills

Pipetting

Laboratory information system

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's degree in natural sciences

Two years of college in natural sciences + two years experience

Tools

LIS / Laboratory Information System

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the supervisor, the incumbent performs technical tasks associated with the area to which he/she is assigned in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. Specific duties in the Pathology Laboratory will include receipt and processing of orders associated with slides and blocks for send-out testing and second opinion consultations. Tasks will include receiving specimens from couriers, accessioning specimens in the laboratory information system, processing specimens for send-out testing, archival tissue retrieval and tracking of slides and blocks, and return of materials to outside facilities. Additional duties may include supply/inventory management, lab-related clerical support, communications with laboratory customers, and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two (2) years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two (2) years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Incumbent must be able to sit and stand for extended periods, lift up to 20 pounds, and have sufficient fine motor skills to perform technical tasks associated with the position (pipetting, keyboarding, culture inoculation, etc.).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate of Science degree in a medical-related subject.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, overtime, and at various locations as necessary in accordance with operational needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $67,756 - $84,188 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $32.45 - $40.32

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).