Hospital Lab Technician II

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Hospital Lab Technician II to perform core lab responsibilities, including specimen processing, training new employees, and maintaining operational workflows under supervision. This full-time role offers opportunities for professional growth in a top-ranked healthcare environment focused on innovative patient care.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Graduation in biological sciences or two years of relevant coursework.
• 1-2 years experience in a laboratory setting.
• Effective communication skills with medical professionals.

Responsibilities

• Process specimens for analysis and assist with training.
• Monitor workflow and troubleshoot specimen issues.
• Order supplies and maintain temperature logs.

Skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Demonstrated knowledge of medical information

Education

Graduation from college with coursework in biological sciences

Two years of college with coursework in natural, physical, or social sciences

Tools

PC proficiency (Windows, Word, Excel)

Job description

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Job Summary

The HLT II performs duties of a HLT I Central Processing; receiving, labeling and processing specimens for analysis; Assist with training students and new employees; Monitors workflow from Central Processing to the laboratory departments; Help troubleshoot problems regarding specimen receiving and test orders; Receives and processes orders and specimens for Send Out Testing; Assists Providers and Clinical Lab employees with Send Out Test Ordering and Collection; Other tasks include ordering supplies and maintaining temperature logs; Works closely with and under the guidance of Lab Processing SUPV1

Clinical Lab - Central Processing

Full Time

85108BR

Job Summary

The HLT II performs duties of a HLT I Central Processing; receiving, labeling and processing specimens for analysis; Assist with training students and new employees; Monitors workflow from Central Processing to the laboratory departments; Help troubleshoot problems regarding specimen receiving and test orders; Receives and processes orders and specimens for Send Out Testing; Assists Providers and Clinical Lab employees with Send Out Test Ordering and Collection; Other tasks include ordering supplies and maintaining temperature logs; Works closely with and under the guidance of Lab Processing SUPV1

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.

The salary range for this position is $43.30 - $54.05 (Hourly Rate).

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

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from college with coursework in biological sciences, or two years of college with some coursework in natural, physical, or social sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience
• One to two years experience working in a laboratory or other clinical environment
• Demonstrated knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with physicians, requesting departments, and other staff including ability to clearly explain complex medical information in both verbal and written form
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Proficient with PC, Windows, Word, Excel, etc.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of and experience in a clinical lab setting, and medical terminology
• Experience in clinical lab central processing with high sample volume and extensive test menu
• Experience working with outside reference labs such as Quest, ARUP, MAYO, Viracor, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge and handling of Sendout Testing
• Experience using reference lab portals such as Cares 360, ARUP Connect, Mayo Access, Viracor Retriever, etc.
• Current Phlebotomy License
• Recent Phlebotomy experience
  
  

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report – UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

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 at diversity.ucsf.edu

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.

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

008975 HOSP LAB TCHN 2

Job Category

Allied Health, Technical & Technologist

Bargaining Unit

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

China Basin (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Rotating, Weekends, Variable

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday; Weekends; Variable

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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