Lab Assistant/ Phlebotomist

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to provide essential services to both inpatient and outpatient clients. This role involves collecting specimens, maintaining accurate records, and preparing samples for laboratory analysis. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, along with a current phlebotomy certificate and experience in a clinical lab setting. Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization committed to innovative patient care and advanced technology, where your contributions will make a significant impact on patient outcomes. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic environment and provide exceptional service, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED required.
• Two years of lab experience or college coursework with lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to inpatient and outpatient clients.
• Collect and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Computer Skills

Effective Communication

Human Relation Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Two years of laboratory experience or two years of college

Current Phlebotomy Certificate

Tools

PC

Windows

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Provide services to both inpatient and outpatient clients as assigned. Collect specimens according to protocol, prepare specimens for the laboratory, and maintain accurate records of drawn specimens using established procedures for UCSF. May be assigned to perform phlebotomy at either location (SFH / SMH). Responsible for labeling and distributing appropriate containers to collect other specimens, giving instructions for complex tests, clerical duties, specimen processing duties, computer entry, and specimen preparation for transport to referral labs. Will be assigned to Clinical Laboratory Processing section as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or a General Education Diploma (GED)
• 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.
• Possession of a current phlebotomy certificate issued by California Department of Public Health Laboratory Field Services
• Experience in performing Phlebotomy on a broad range of patient types
• Demonstrates computer skills, human relation and effective communication skills
• Must be able to work well under pressure.
• This position requires flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center locations and at off-site locations as assigned and in varying schedules as needed.
• Proficient with PC, Windows, Word, Excel, etc.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous knowledge of and experience in a clinical lab setting, and medical terminology preferred.
• Previous Phlebotomy experience in an In-Patient hospital setting.

License/Certification
Current California State Phlebotomy Certificate

About UCSF
At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what’s possible for the patients we serve – a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization
Health

Job Code and Payroll Title
008976 HOSP LAB TCHN 1

Job Category
Clinical Labs

Bargaining Unit
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees - Patient Care Technical Unit (AFSCME-EX)

Employee Class
Career

Percentage
30%

Location
San Francisco, CA

Campus
St. Francis

Work Style
Fully On-Site

Shift
Days

Shift Length
8 Hours