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Join our dedicated team of healthcare professionals and make a meaningful impact in patient care. We are seeking a Hospital Lab Technician II (HLT II) to support our Ambulatory Clinic team. Under the general supervision of the Clinic Manager, the HLT II plays a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care by performing a wide range of technical and non-technical laboratory procedures.

In this role you will:

+ Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection on patients of all ages.

+ Accurately label, centrifuge, aliquot, and receive specimens for analysis; identify and follow up on any unacceptable specimens.

+ Conduct laboratory tests and procedures according to established protocols, ensuring timely and accurate results.

+ Complete computer order entry tasks with a high level of accuracy.

+ Assist in validating and implementing new lab processes, equipment, and software.

+ Provide exceptional customer service by answering inquiries and offering accurate, helpful information.

+ Maintain and review equipment and maintenance records for accuracy and compliance.

+ Assess overall workload and proactively support team members without direct supervision.

Salary Range: $32.77- 43.22/hourlyQualifications

Required:

+ Certified Phlebotomy Technician

+ High School Diploma

+ At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience performing phlebotomy for a high-volume testing laboratory

+ Knowledge of accepted analytical practices, weighing, solution preparation, calculations, etc.

+ Skill in using a PC computer and assorted software programs, including Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, email and internet as well as standard office equipment. Ability to use office equipment such as: personal computer, calculator, phone, photocopier, fax, scanner, printer, etc.

+ Skill in performing venipunctures (Requires a CPT certificate).

+ Skill in developing and maintaining files/records, such as reagent preparation, quality control, and instrument maintenance records, procedure development, etc.

+ Ability to judge what information should be passed on to a different level of staff, i.e., Senior Specialist, Senior Supervisor and initiate appropriate and complete communication.

+ Ability to recognize when an instrument, procedure, or piece of equipment is not functioning properly and initiate corrective action.

+ Skill in performing and teaching those procedures in use in the assigned section (didactic, practical)

+ Skill in performing related computer procedures (LIS, HIS).

+ Skill in operating and repairing the equipment in use in the assigned section.

+ Knowledge of quality control methods, theories, calculations, and limitations.

+ Knowledge of all safety precautions necessary in working in a laboratory environment to include work with chemicals, equipment (mechanical and electrical), biological samples, radioactive materials (where applicable), etc.

+ Knowledge of medical terminology (anatomy, medical conditions, symptoms, test methods, treatment).

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.