Hospital Lab Technician 1

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco seeks a Hospital Lab Technician with phlebotomy responsibilities across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will collect specimens, prepare them for the laboratory, and maintain accurate records, with potential duties at multiple UCSF Health sites.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, California Phlebotomy CPT-1, and prior phlebotomy experience. Strong computer and communication skills are essential, and the role requires flexibility to work at

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of laboratory experience or two years of college with science courses plus one year of lab experience or equivalent.
• Possession of a current California Phlebotomy Certificate (CPT-1).
• Experience in phlebotomy across diverse patient types.
• Proficient with PC, Windows, Word, Excel; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect specimens according to protocol.
• Label and distribute containers; prepare specimens for the laboratory.
• Assist in specimen transport, clerical duties, and data entry as needed.
• Be flexible to orient and work at all UCSF Health sites and varying schedules.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Computer skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Job Function Summary: The Hospital Lab Technicians provide services to both inpatient and outpatient clients as assigned. Collects specimens according to protocol, prepares specimens for the laboratory, maintains accurate records of drawn specimens using established procedures for UCSF inpatient medical center floors. May be assigned to perform phlebotomy at all UCSF Health sites (Parnassus, Mt. Zion, joint UCSF health partnerships, Satellite Clinics, or at other off-site clinic sites, et al). Responsible for labeling and distributing appropriate containers to collect other specimens, giving instructions for complex tests, assisting in bone marrow collections, clerical duties, specimen processing duties, computer entry, and specimen preparation for transport to main lab. May be assigned to assist in Specimen Pick-ups (Courier) within Mount Zion Area and assist in Clinical Laboratory Processing section as needed.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma (GED)
• 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, and knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.
• Possession of a current phlebotomy certificate issued by California Department of Public Health Laboratory Field Services
• Experience in performing Phlebotomy on a broad range of patient types
• Demonstrates computer skills, demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and at off-site locations as assigned and in varying schedules as needed.
• Proficient with PC, Windows, Word, Excel, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of and experience in a clinical lab setting, and medical terminology preferred.
• Previous Phlebotomy experience in an In-Patient hospital setting

Required Licenses/Certifications

• Current California State Phlebotomy Certificate (CPT-1)

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