Hospital Laboratory Technician I, Per Diem - BURL

UCLA Health; California; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in California seeks a Hospital Laboratory Technician with the ability to perform a wide range of technical and non-technical tasks in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The role includes preparing specimens, labeling, centrifuging, and aliquoting to meet turnaround times, with careful attention to sample integrity.

The technician will perform accurate computer order entry, assist in validating new processes or equipment, and provide coverage across BURL locations as

Qualifications

• Able to label, centrifuge, aliquot specimens and ensure sample integrity.
• Perform accurate computer order entry and record maintenance.
• Assist in validation and implementation of new lab processes, software, or equipment.
• Capable of covering multiple BURL locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for analysis and ensure correct labeling.
• Enter orders into the LIS and maintain maintenance records.
• Support workload balancing and assist coworkers as required.
• Respond to calls with accurate information.

Skills

Laboratory procedures

Computer data entry

Equipment validation

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Job description

Description

Under general supervision of the BURL Supervisor and BURL Manager, the HLT performs, a wide variety of technical and non-technical procedures, independently, within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The HLT prepares specimens for analysis as needed, i.e. label, centrifuge aliquot and receive and follows up when specimens are unacceptable. Performs laboratory functions within the expected turn-around time according to established procedures and management guidelines. Performs accurate computer order entry functions. Assists in validation and implementation of new processes, software and/or equipment. Follows through to completion of job assignments with minimal supervision by the management team. Answers calls and provides accurate and appropriate information. Records and reviews maintenance records for accuracy. Assess overall workload and help coworkers without being reassigned by the supervisor. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed. May be required to perform other duties as requested for operational purposes and is required to cover at any of the BURL sites.

Must be able to provide coverage at all BURL locations: Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Woodland Hills, Santa Clarita, Porter Ranch, Calabasas, Burbank, Century City, Encino, Panorama City, and Torrance.

Salary Range: $48.51 - $48.51/hour

May convert to career.