Hospital Laboratory Technician II - Core Lab

UCLA Health Los Angeles, CA Posted 4 hours ago
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Hospital Laboratory Technician 2

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Hospital Laboratory Technician 2 to support the operations of the Core Laboratory. In this vital role, you will provide a combination of technical, administrative, and maintenance support to ensure the lab functions smoothly and efficiently. Primary responsibilities include:

  • Performing pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical tasks, including specimen preparation and troubleshooting test-related issues.
  • Assisting with reagent preparation and inventory management.
  • Monitoring and documenting laboratory temperatures.
  • Cleaning, organizing, and maintaining work areas and equipment.
  • Supporting quality control and quality assurance activities.
  • Performing computer-based tasks related to the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and Hospital Information System (HIS).

Salary Range: $34.41 - $45.38/hour

Job Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED or HiSET).
  • Prior experience handling patient specimens.
  • Strong knowledge of reagent preparation, quality control protocols, and instrument maintenance.
  • Proficiency in using laboratory and hospital information systems.
  • Competence in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Physical ability to lift and move lab equipment, transport reagents and supplies, and perform repetitive motions (e.g., pipetting).
  • Ability to work in a lab environment with variable temperatures, instrument noise, and potential exposure to hazardous chemicals, fumes, and biological agents.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Experience operating moderate to high-volume chemistry analyzers is highly preferred.
  • Ability to troubleshoot and repair instruments and lab equipment is preferred.
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