Hospital Lab Technician 1

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Hospital Lab Technician 1

San Francisco, CA, United States

Job Description

The Department of Pathology at UCSF aims to achieve the highest standards in patient care, research and education. The Department provides diagnostic pathology services in a wide variety of subspecialties with highly trained subspecialists who are recognized nationally and internationally for their expertise. The Departments research programs are diverse and interface with a wealth of basic and translational research programs that are a hallmark of UCSF. Our educational programs include a research-intensive academic residency program and fellowships in cytopathology, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal and liver pathology, gynecologic pathology, neuropathology and surgical pathology.

Under the direct supervision of The Dermatopathology and Oral Pathology Service Histology Supervisor, the incumbent provides technical and clerical support to the histology laboratory.

The incumbent is familiar with a lab departments administrative processes including receiving specimens for accessioning and how to navigate data information system to retrieve patient demographics, clinical and gross descriptions. Mainly, they complete laboratory administrative duties including but not limited to print and organize slides and slide labels, QC slide send-outs, file slides, blocks and department paperwork. They are comfortable with general laboratory PPE procedures and performing routine laboratory maintenance. As needed, the incumbent can handle and safely dispose of chemical, biological and occasionally sharps waste and can maintain general histology equipment (cassette printer, tissue processor, embedding unit, H/E stainer, etc). They also maintain the readiness and order of specified work areas and performs other projects as directed by the histology supervisor, pathologists, and department manager.

Responsibilities

%

of time

Essential Function (Yes/No)

Key Responsibilities

(To be completed by Supervisor)

40

Yes

Administrative and Production Duties

1. Prints daily reports and reconciles them with information in data system, paying special attention to clinical and grossing documents and logs.
2. Creates daily summaries and lists of special orders (i.e. list cases with special stains, IHC stains, special embedding and microtomy protocol cases, etc.)
3. Examines grossers notes and diagrams to extract slide and label information.
4. Inputs data into slide etcher to produce slides and pathology database to produce labels. Inspects all slides and labels for print quality.
5. Organize material based on workflow and priority for histotechnicians.

25

Yes

Laboratory Quality Control

1. Performs QC on slides produced to ensure sections are full representations of tissue in block, that the block and slide are correctly matched and labeled.
2. Sets-up slide flats in order and preference as dictated by SOP (i.e. organized in cases in numerical order and sorts them by priority, prefix category, location of referring physician, etc.)
3. Identifies and organizes requisitions for high priority cases so that they can be easily paired with slides.
4. Updates all required department records, logs and quality management forms.

20

Yes

Laboratory Clerical Support

1. Stores and accurately files blocks and histology/pathology paperwork.
2. Completes orders in data system.
3. Performs data entry on cases to record histology notes.

10

Yes

Equipment Maintenance

1. Able to maintain needed equipment located in the workspace (slide printers, slide label printer, slide stainer, tissue processor, embedding unit, microtome.
2. Handles and safely disposes of chemical, biological and sharps from these workspaces.

5

Yes

Performs other duties as assigned

100%

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two years of college courses (including courses in natural sciences) plus 4 or more years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 2 years in a high production laboratory setting.
• Excellent problem solving, interpersonal and situational awareness skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to prioritize tasks effectively and complete tasks in a timely manner with minimum supervision

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors, or associates degree preferred with 2 years of experience in pathology or a related medical field.
• Must be able to set priorities according to situation and perform all work with thoroughness, efficiency and with a minimum of supervision.
• Must be proficient with MS Office Suite and possess the ability to adapt to new computer and information systems within a timely manner.
• Responsible for knowing and complying with all applicable infection control, health and safety policies, and procedures as implemented by the department and/or work unit.
• Maintains timely and constructive communications with the supervisor and other affected persons regarding problems related to the work area.
• Adheres to all other institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of dermatopathology and oral pathology material handling is greatly preferred.

About Us

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the worlds leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here.

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Salary Information

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

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Job Info

• Job Identification
  2276

• Job Category
  Clinical Laboratory Services

• Apply Before
  06/10/2026, 01:00 AM

• Degree Level
  Two Years College

• Job Shift
  Night

• Shift Length
  8 hours

• Additional Shift Details
  Mon - Fri 2am - 10:30am

• Budgeted Job Salary Range
  39.63 - 49.47

• Campus Location 1
  Mount Zion (SF)

• Bargaining Unit
  EX

• Employee Class
  Career

• FLSA Status
  Non-exempt

• Job Code and Payroll Title
  008976 | HOSP LAB TCHN 1

• Workplace
  Fully On-Site

• FTE%
  100

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