Lead Hospital Lab Technician — Pathology

University of California San Diego; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Hospital Lab Tech - Faculty Practice Pathology to oversee pre- and post-analytical lab activities and supervise staff. You will review lab requests, use LIS to process specimens, and bill tests to in-house or reference labs, ensuring requisitions are complete.

The role requires leadership experience in a lab, CPT certification, and a two-year degree or higher; bachelor's preferred. You will join a large healthcare system with a focus on quality and patient care.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a directly related laboratory position.
• Two-year degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review, clarify and organize all lab requests.
• Use laboratory information systems to receive, accession, process, distribute specimens and bill tests.
• Independently check requisitions for completeness and follow up with CLS staff when issues arise.
• Provide customer support by responding to telephone inquiries regarding pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical activities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Education

Two-year degree in related field

CPT certification

Bachelor's degree with science background

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Hospital Lab Tech - Faculty Practice Pathology to oversee pre- and post-analytical lab activities and supervise staff. You will review lab requests, use LIS to process specimens, and bill tests to in-house or reference labs, ensuring requisitions are complete.

The role requires leadership experience in a lab, CPT certification, and a two-year degree or higher; bachelor's preferred. You will join a large healthcare system with a focus on quality and patient care.