Hospital Laboratory Technician III, Pathology Outreach

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California in Los Angeles is seeking a high-complexity laboratory professional to perform specimen dictation for gross descriptions and to accession and process primary specimens with precision. You will serve as the main client contact, troubleshoot service issues, and coordinate courier dispatch to ensure timely specimen transport.

The role requires an associate degree in a chemistry, physics, biology, or medical laboratory field (or equivalent) and relevant

Qualifications

• Must meet CLIA high-complexity testing personnel requirements.
• Education must include 60 semester hours (or equivalent) with specific course work in chemistry/biology/medical lab tech.
• Laboratory training from ABHES/CAHEA-approved program or 3 months training in each high-complexity specialty.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen dictation for gross descriptions.
• Accession and process primary specimens with accuracy and efficiency.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients with excellent customer service.
• Troubleshoot specimen and service-related issues to ensure smooth operations.
• Oversee and dispatch couriers to maintain timely specimen transport.
• Prepare reagents according to established protocols.
• Conduct precise data entry to support lab documentation and reporting.

Skills

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Data entry

Physical stamina

Education

Associate degree in chemical/physical/biological science or medical laboratory, or equivalent education

Job description

Description

• Perform specimen dictation for gross descriptions
• Accession and process primary specimens with accuracy and efficiency
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing exceptional customer service
• Troubleshoot specimen and service-related issues to ensure seamless operations
• Oversee and dispatch couriers to maintain timely specimen transport
• Prepare reagents according to established protocols
• Conduct precise data entry to support lab documentation and reporting

Salary Range: $38.89 - $51.32/hour

Qualifications

Must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA-88 regulations. The minimum training/experience required of such personnel is:

An earned Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training, OR Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.

• 1 year grossing experience preferred
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and quality assurance methods used in a clinical laboratory
• Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs., and push objects up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to work outside of normal hours/schedule, including holidays
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with variations in temperature, instrument noise, usage of toxic or hazardous chemicals, fumes, odors, and biological agents
• Ability to perform frequent computer data entry