Patient-Focused Lab Specimen Technician

Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, LLC; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Cottage Health, a leading acute care hospital system on the central coast of California, is seeking staff to provide technical support to Clinical Lab Scientists and Medical Lab Technicians, ensuring efficient processing of specimens for analysis and accurate communication about tests. The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and adherence to laboratory protocols.

Qualified candidates should have biological science coursework and familiarity with healthcare settings, with strong emphasis

Qualifications

• Biological science coursework preferred.
• Use of computers, computer-interfaced equipment, or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties.
• Familiarity with healthcare and customer service. Biological science experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to Clinical Lab Scientists and Medical Lab Technicians.
• Process laboratory specimens for analysis and pre- and post-analytic steps.
• Convey information regarding specimens and testing to team members and patients as needed.

Skills

Time management

Independence

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

Biological science coursework

Tools

Computer interfaced equipment

Job description

Cottage Health, a leading acute care hospital system on the central coast of California, is seeking staff to provide technical support to Clinical Lab Scientists and Medical Lab Technicians, ensuring efficient processing of specimens for analysis and accurate communication about tests. The role emphasizes teamwork, confidentiality, and adherence to laboratory protocols.

Qualified candidates should have biological science coursework and familiarity with healthcare settings, with strong emphasis