Hospital Lab Technician - Per Diem

UCSF Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health is seeking a Hospital Laboratory Technician 1 PD to perform repetitive, technical laboratory procedures under supervision in the Clinical Laboratories. You will receive, label, and process specimens, input patient data, and support automation systems to ensure accurate results and patient safety.

Ideal candidates possess a high school diploma or GED with lab experience or two years of college with science courses and one year of lab experience, with strong communication and the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with two years of laboratory experience or two years of college with science courses and one year of laboratory experience
• Must communicate clearly in writing and speaking with physicians, requesting departments and staff
• Ability to work well under pressure in a clinical environment

Responsibilities

• Receive, label, and process specimens for analysis in Clinical Laboratories
• Input patient data into the computer and accession specimens
• Answer telephone inquiries regarding test information and results
• Operate and troubleshoot Total Lab Automation (TLA) system and monitor the TUG delivery system

Skills

Communication skills

Under pressure

Typing experience

Education

High school diploma + lab exp

Two years college with science + one year lab exp

Job description

Job Description

Under supervision, the Hospital Laboratory Technician 1 PD perform repetitive, technical laboratory procedures that require special training and skill typically with theoretical background in one scientific field. Incumbents usually perform duties of limited variety and work under close technical supervision, in their initial assignments. They are responsible 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. To maintain, troubleshoot and operate (TLA) Total Lab Automation system. To monitor and operate TUG sample delivery system. Must be able to perform all tasks well without supervision in an efficient and accurate manner to ensure good patient care.

Job Description

Under supervision, the Hospital Laboratory Technician 1 PD perform repetitive, technical laboratory procedures that require special training and skill typically with theoretical background in one scientific field. Incumbents usually perform duties of limited variety and work under close technical supervision, in their initial assignments. They are responsible 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. To maintain, troubleshoot and operate (TLA) Total Lab Automation system. To monitor and operate TUG sample delivery system. 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 high school or a General Education Diploma and 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
• Must speak and write clearly and be readily understood so as to permit accurate transmission of laboratory data, messages, etc., in order to communicate effectively with physicians, requesting departments, and other staff
• Must be able to work well under pressure

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of a clinical lab setting and medical terminology preferred
• Typing and computer experience preferred
• Valid California Phlebotomy CPT license preferred

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