Hospital Lab Technician 1 - Part Time

UCSF•Berkeley, CA

11d•$40 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

The Hospital Lab Technician 1 provides services to inpatient and outpatient clients, collecting specimens according to protocol, preparing them for laboratory testing, and maintaining accurate records of specimens collected on UCSF inpatient medical center floors. The technician may perform phlebotomy at UCSF Health locations, including Parnassus, Mt. Zion, partner sites, satellite clinics, and other off-site clinics. Other duties include labeling and distributing specimen containers, giving instructions for complex tests, assisting with bone marrow collections, performing clerical and specimen-processing work, entering information into computer systems, and preparing specimens for transport to the main laboratory. The technician may also assist in Clinical Laboratory Processing as needed. The role includes venipuncture and skin-puncture blood collection, including collections from infants, and preparation of blood smears when indicated. The technician validates patient orders, identifies patients and labels specimens accurately, prioritizes STAT and timed orders, processes and aliquots specimens, communicates non-technical laboratory information, answers telephone calls, and follows established infection-control, specimen-handling, and computer-downtime procedures. The position requires flexibility to orient and work at UCSF Medical Center and off-site locations on varying schedules as needed.

Requirements

High school graduation or 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.
Current phlebotomy certificate issued by California Department of Public Health Laboratory Field Services (California State Phlebotomy Certificate).
Experience performing phlebotomy on a broad range of patient types.
Computer skills and proficiency with PC, Windows, Word, and Excel.
Demonstrated human-relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Flexibility to orient and work at all UCSF Medical Center and off-site locations as assigned, and on varying schedules as needed.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of and experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Previous phlebotomy experience in an inpatient hospital setting.

Responsibilities

Collect blood and other specimens from inpatient and outpatient clients according to established protocols, including venipuncture, skin puncture, timed draws, and blood cultures.
Identify patients correctly, verify orders and requisition information, select suitable containers, label specimens, and maintain accurate collection records.
Prepare and transport specimens to the appropriate laboratory sections, including sorting, labeling, aliquoting, and prioritizing STAT, timed, and routine work.
Process laboratory orders in the APEX/Beaker system, validate order information, enter paper-requisition orders when needed, and check computer entries for accuracy.
Greet patients, explain tests and expected duration, and provide courteous reception services.
Process urine specimens, verify labels and requisitions, use preservatives or aliquot specimens as directed, and communicate delays or missing specimens.
Respond accurately and professionally to inquiries about collection instructions, turnaround times, pricing, and other non-technical information, consulting supervisors or technical staff when needed.
Answer telephone calls promptly and follow hospital telephone standards.
Assist physicians with outpatient bone marrow collections by preparing paperwork, labels, aspirate smears, and biopsy specimens for processing.
Check and return pneumatic tubes and promptly transport blood products to the clinic when assigned.
Follow computer-downtime procedures, including processing specimens and handwriting requisitions and labels when necessary.
Stock supplies and maintain a clean work area; perform additional duties or projects in assigned laboratory sections.