Hospital Laboratory Technician

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At UCLA Health System, we define greatness by the quality of the patient experience we are able to deliver. Each and every time, to every single patient. If that’s where your ambitions lie, UCLA is where you belong. We currently have the following opportunity available:

Hospital Laboratory Technician

Under general supervision of a Manager, Senior CLT Supervisor, or designee perform independently a wide variety of repetitive technical and non-technical procedures as limited by CLIA and the California state laws for unlicensed personnel, in the Microbiology division of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.  Primary responsibilities include analytical testing, quality control and preventive maintenance. Other responsibilities include, processing of primary specimens, media and reagent preparation, data entry and maintaining and repairing laboratory equipment.  Must be able to work weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed. On a daily basis, assess overall workload for any area that needs help and help coworkers without being reassigned by the supervisor.

The following are required: a minimum of 3 years recent experience and current knowledge, technical and practical experience in clinical Microbiology. Demonstrated working knowledge of current instrumentation:  Centrifuges, Water Baths, Analytical Balance, Fume hood, Biological Safety Cabinet, and Incubators. Able to develop expertise in areas other than those listed. Must have knowledge of disease states, and able to troubleshoot and recognize problems with tests and instrumentation.  Working knowledge of laboratory safety. Demonstrated consistent excellent interpersonal skills among all levels of personnel. Demonstrated consistent excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Demonstrated commitment to customer service requirements. Able to work as a team member and maintain a positive humanistic attitude. Demonstrated consistent commitment to quality in all aspects of the operation and organization.  Demonstrated ability to be proactive and cooperative in problem resolution. Must be able to learn and perform procedures accurately and efficiently according to written protocols.  
The following are preferred:  Knowledge of hospital information system (HIS/LIS) functions.

The Benefits of Belonging

As a valued member of our staff, you'll enjoy outstanding benefits which include Health, Dental and Vision plans that begin on your first day and a retirement plan that is one of the best in the nation. You also receive 13 paid holidays and 15 vacation days beginning your first year. We also offer 2/3 tuition reduction at UCLA. For more information, please contact Robin Clayton at [Click Here to Email Your Resumé], PH: (310) 794-0506 or apply online at hr.healthcare.ucla.edu and reference Job Code H51304. EOE