Hospital Lab Technician 1 - Nights

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health seeks a Phlebotomy Technician to collect specimens for inpatients and outpatients across UCSF Medical Center floors and affiliated sites. The role includes labeling, sample preparation, data entry, and occasional bone marrow assistance.

Flexibility to work at multiple UCSF locations is required. The technician must hold a California Phlebotomy Certificate and demonstrate strong computer and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced hospital

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of laboratory experience or two years of college with science courses and one year of lab experience, or equivalent.
• Current California State Phlebotomy Certificate.
• Experience drawing from diverse patient types.
• Strong computer, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and at multiple UCSF locations.
• Proficiency with PC, Windows, Word, Excel.
• Previous clinical lab experience and medical terminology preferred.
• Previous Phlebotomy experience in an inpatient hospital setting.
• Phlebotomy license/certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide phlebotomy services to inpatient and outpatient clients.
• Collect and label specimens, prepare specimens for transport to main lab.
• Maintain accurate records of drawn specimens and enter data into systems.
• May perform phlebotomy at UCSF Health sites and off-site clinics.
• Assist in Clinical Laboratory Processing as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Laboratory experience

Computer skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Flexible to multiple UCSF sites

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PC

Windows

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description & Requirements

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 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.


• - 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

License / Certification

Certified Phlebotomy Tech I

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 https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , 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 https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

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.