Hospital Lab Technician I: Phlebotomy & Specimen Prep

UCSF Health; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to collect and prepare specimens for inpatient and outpatient services. The role involves labeling containers, processing samples, data entry, and transporting specimens to the central lab.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, CA CPT1 certification, and proven phlebotomy experience. The position supports work across UCSF Health sites and may require flexibility in scheduling.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED.
• Skilled in Lab Specimen Central Processing and phlebotomy across patient types.
• Two years of lab experience or two years of college with science courses, plus one year lab experience.
• Current California CPT1 phlebotomy certificate.

Responsibilities

• Collect and prepare specimens per protocol for UCSF inpatient and outpatient units.
• Label and distribute containers, provide instructions for tests, enter data, and prep specimens for transport to the main lab.
• Picks up specimens from blood draw areas and delivers to the main laboratory; assist in Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomy or Processing as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Lab specimen processing

Computer skills

Communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Flexibility to work at multiple UCSF/U

MS Windows/Excel/Word

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPT1 phlebotomy certificate (CA)

Tools

Windows

Word

Excel

Job description

UCSF Health is seeking a dedicated phlebotomist to collect and prepare specimens for inpatient and outpatient services. The role involves labeling containers, processing samples, data entry, and transporting specimens to the central lab.

The successful candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, CA CPT1 certification, and proven phlebotomy experience. The position supports work across UCSF Health sites and may require flexibility in scheduling.