Hospital Laboratory Technician I, Per Diem - BURL

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine seeks a Hospital Lab Technician to perform a wide range of specimen preparation and basic laboratory tasks under supervision.

Responsibilities include labeling, aliquoting, validating specimens, accurate LIS/HIS entry, and supporting new processes. Must be able to work weekends and multiple BURL sites in California.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET).
• At least 2 years of recent experience in a high-volume testing laboratory.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.
• Skill in performing related computer procedures (LIS, HIS).
• Knowledgeable in quality assurance practices, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for analysis: label, centrifuge aliquot, receive and follow up when specimens are unacceptable.
• Perform lab functions within turn-around time according to procedures and guidelines.
• Enter computer orders accurately in the system.
• Assist in validation and implementation of new processes, software and/or equipment.
• Answer calls and provide accurate information to staff and clients.
• Record and review maintenance records for accuracy.
• Assess workload and help coworkers without supervision.
• Cover shifts at any of the BURL sites as needed.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

LIS/HIS software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIS

HIS

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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED or HiSET)
• Must have at least 2 years of recent experience in a high-volume testing laboratory
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.
• Skill in performing related computer procedures (LIS, HIS).
• Knowledgeable in quality assurance practices, preferred.