Hospital Lab Technician - Per Diem - 135486

Davita Inc.; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Hospital Lab Technician on a per diem basis in Oakland, CA. The role involves managing lab activities, ensuring laboratory safety, and executing technical procedures. Candidates should have a degree in a natural science, relevant experience, and a CPT certification. Join our team and contribute to high-quality clinical research.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of related lab experience in a large complex healthcare organization.
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) required.
• Demonstrated accuracy in performing and transcribing lab tests.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day activities of a research laboratory.
• Perform sample request handling and blood sample acquisition.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sterilization procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to communicate clearly

Ability to work under pressure

Knowledge of patient confidentiality regulations

Knowledge of sterile and safety procedures

Education

Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

Job description

Hospital Lab Technician - Per Diem - 135486

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Job Description

Filing Deadline: Thu 6/19/2025

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Please note that this position is a per diem appointment

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 06/19/2025. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

DESCRIPTION

The Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI), an organized research unit at UCSD, is an NIH-funded Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) institution that provides the infrastructure to support high-quality and innovative translational research. ACTRI's vision is to translate scientific discoveries into improved health by delivering education, training and infrastructure for clinical research in the San Diego area and beyond. Mike Hogarth, M.D. and Davey Smith M.D. are the principal investigators on ACTRI's CTSA grant. The ACTRI functions under the direction of Gary S. Firestein, M.D., Director, and Senior Associate Vice Chancellor Health Sciences at UC San Diego.

The CCR provides resources to perform human subject research, including a newly renovated clinic located in Linda Vista and an 18,000 sq.ft. research clinic, located in La Jolla. Operational and Clinical resources include coordinators, nurses, project managers, regulatory support, phase I unit, infusion center, pharmacy, DEXA scans, cardiac phenotyping, exercise physiology, and additional clinical services. Expertise and resources to assist with study design and recruitment strategies are available, as well as novel informatics tools to identify and recruit research participants in a confidential and culturally sensitive manner. Vouchers are available for projects, and can provide clinical services without cost to the investigator.

Under direction of the ACTRI Clinic Manager, the Hospital Laboratory Technician manages day to day activities of a research laboratory. Performs a wide variety of technical procedures in a laboratory or other facility directly involved in research patient-care activities. Responsible for performing sample request handling, blood sample acquisition, accessioning of blood and tissue sample requests, including frequent handling of blood, urine and CSF samples, assists with preparation of blood and tissue material send-out for testing, packages materials to ship, tracks samples and tissue materials in department and at other UCSD locations, does follow up to locate missing materials, files reports, reports incomplete orders and questions on requests to designated staff, delivers samples to UCSD lab. Performs technical tasks as directed and trained. Responsible for ensuring that; Laboratory Hazard Assessment Tool (LHAT) is kept up to date, Hazard Control Plans (HCPs) are created for high hazard equipment/processes and chemicals used in the laboratory and that non-ACTRI staff using laboratory facilities follow appropriate EH&S policies and procedures. Ensures clinic successfully completes annual EH&S audit. Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; One (1) year of related lab experience, preferably in a large complex healthcare organization, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Demonstrated ability to work under pressure, calmly and efficiently, and to cope with and prioritize variable workloads under variable work demands, producing laboratory results in a timely fashion.

• Demonstrated accuracy and efficiency in positive patient identification when performing laboratory tests and transcribing laboratory results.

• Knowledge of proper sterile and safety procedures in a laboratory setting.

• Ability to communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.

• Knowledge of patient confidentiality regulations in accordance with State and Clinical guidelines.

• Ability to maintain a sanitary, safe lab and comply with state and OSHA regulations.

• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of professional staff and patients with tact and diplomacy.

• Demonstrated ability to instruct and demonstrate technical procedures to physicians, lab technicians, residents and fellows.

• Knowledge of medical terminology and laboratory equipment.

• Previous leadership experience in a related laboratory position.

• Demonstrated high accuracy in work performance and attention to detail.

• Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access).

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule - days, evenings and nights as needed.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $82,894 - $82,894 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $39.70 - $39.70

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

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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.

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Payroll Title:

HOSP LAB TCHN 2 PD

Department:

CLINICAL TRANSLA RESEARCH INST

Hiring Pay Scale

$39.70 / Hour

Worksite:

Other

Appointment Type:

Per Diem

Appointment Percent:

20%

Union:

EX Contract

Total Openings:

1

Work Schedule:

Days, 8 hrs/day, 7 days per week, Varied Days

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La Jolla, CA

Posted: 6/5/2025

Job Status: On Call

Job Reference #: 135486