Hospital Lab Technician 1

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Laboratory Technician to receive, label, and process specimens for analysis in the Clinical Laboratories, input patient data, respond to inquiries, and accession specimens. You will work with high-volume samples, adhering to procedures to ensure accurate results and patient care.

The role requires education in a natural science or equivalent experience, strong communication, and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Must have college degree in natural science or a high school diploma plus lab experience and relevant coursework.
• Experience handling biological specimens in high-volume, fast-paced labs and with Send Out samples.
• Strong communication skills to interact with staff, outreach clients, physicians, nursing staff, and patients.
• Good analytical skills to understand testing requirements and track samples under pressure.
• Highly self-motivated with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to follow directions and written procedures precisely while balancing assertiveness and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and process specimens for analysis in the Clinical Laboratories.
• Input patient data into the computer and manage data accuracy.
• Answer telephone inquiries regarding test information and results.
• Accession (enter) specimens into the system.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Procedural follow-through

Self-motivation

Education

College degree in natural science

High school diploma with lab experience

Tools

Lab computer system

Computer experience

Job description

Job Description

To receive, label, and process specimens received for analysis in the Clinical Laboratories, to input patient data into the computer, answer telephone inquiries regarding test information and results, and accession (enter) specimens. Must be able to perform all tasks well without supervision in an efficient and accurate manner to ensure good patient care.

Job Description

To receive, label, and process specimens received for analysis in the Clinical Laboratories, to input patient data into the computer, answer telephone inquiries regarding test information and results, and accession (enter) specimens. Must be able to perform all tasks well without supervision in an efficient and accurate manner to ensure good patient care.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science or high school Diploma with two years of laboratory experience or two years of college including courses in the natural, physical, or social sciences, and one year of laboratory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge and experience in handling biological specimens in a high volume high pace lab and working with Send Out samples. These abilities are essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Good interpersonal and communications skills are necessary in order to effectively communicate with Clinical laboratory staff, Outreach clients, physicians, nursing personnel, as well as patients. Must speak and write clearly and be readily understood so as to permit accurate transmission of laboratory data, messages.
• Analytical skills are required in order to understand testing requirements and follow up on problem sample tracking. Must be able to work well under pressure.
• Must be a highly self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and exceptional work ethics.
• Must be able to follow directions and written procedures without deviation. Requires the ability to balance assertiveness with compassion for the patient and others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of a high volume clinical lab setting and medical terminology preferred.
• Computer experience and knowledge of lab computer system preferred.
• Prefer experience in sample accessioning and hospital registration or hospital billing environment.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values .

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here .

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html