Hospital Lab Technician I - Per Diem - 127143
Job Description
#127143 Hospital Lab Technician I - Per Diem
Extended Deadline: Mon 5/6/2024UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Please note that this position is a part-time appointment
DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the supervisor, incumbent performs technical tasks associated with the area to which he/she is assigned in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. Specific duties in the Immunogenetics and Transplantation (also known as "HLA") Laboratory will include receipt and processing of clinical specimens submitted for diagnostic testing. Tasks will include receiving specimens from couriers, accessioning specimens in the laboratory information system, and processing specimens for HLA testing. Additional duties may include supply/inventory management, lab related clerical support, communications with laboratory customers, and other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two (2) years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two (2) years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a clinical laboratory setting.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree, or combination of course work and relevant work experience.
- Windows-based computer skills.
- Experience handling and processing blood specimens (centrifugation, pipetting of serum and/or plasma, or operating automated specimen processing instruments).
- Experience working with electronic laboratory information systems (LIS).
- Experience with electronic medical records systems.
- Experience with processing blood and non-blood specimens (buccal swabs, spleen tissues, nodes, etc.).
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
*Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.*Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
Pay Transparency Act
Annual Full Pay Range: $72,349 - $72,349 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)
Hourly Equivalent: $34.65 - $34.65
Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!
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Application Instructions
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