Hospital Lab Technician III - EC Pathology Lab
UC San Diego Health10 months ago
San Diego, CA, United States
On-site
Part-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
The Hospital Lab Technician III position at East Campus Medical Center – EC Pathology Lab is designed for a skilled professional who performs technical work related to sample storage, laboratory maintenance, and preparation of surgical specimens. Working within the East Campus Pathology department, you will support laboratory operations and ensure compliance with safety and accrediting agency standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform technical work related to the storage of samples, laboratory clean-up, and maintenance of supplies and evidence.
- Assist in the gross room operations including accession, cutting frozen sections, and grossing of surgical specimens.
- Conduct technical tasks and procedures with appropriate preventative maintenance in assigned sections.
- Ensure all duties are performed in accordance with current laboratory safety standards and regulatory agency guidelines (CAP, TJC, OSHA, etc.).
- Assist with inventory management, supply ordering, and perform clerical and communication duties with laboratory customers.
Required Qualifications
- Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science plus two years of experience in related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Laboratory training in a laboratory approved or accredited by ABHES, CAHEA, or other agencies approved by HHS, OR at least three months of documented laboratory training for high complexity testing.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two or more years of grossing experience.
Benefits & Perks
- Compensation: $39.48 - $49.10 per hour; Annual Full Pay Range: $82,434 - $102,521 (pro-rated for part-time appointments).
- Career appointment status with variable work schedule (8 Hour Shifts, Sunday - Saturday).
- Union representation under EX Contract.
- A supportive work environment at a leading academic health system committed to diversity and inclusion.
Required Skills
regulatory compliance (CAP, TJC, OSHA)
laboratory safety protocols
inventory and supply management
sample storage and handling
equipment maintenance
grossing and frozen sectioning