Join UCLA Health's Clinical Laboratory team and play a critical role in supporting patient care through accurate and timely specimen processing. This position is primarily focused on laboratory pre-analytical functions, including specimen receipt, accessioning, processing, and preparation for testing. Key duties include:
• Receive, verify, accession, and process patient specimens for laboratory testing.
• Ensure specimens are appropriately labeled, handled, stored, and routed according to laboratory procedures.
• Prepare specimens for transport, testing, and referral to reference laboratories.
• Review requisitions and laboratory orders for completeness and accuracy.
• Enter and retrieve patient and specimen information within the laboratory information system and electronic health record.
• Communicate with clinical staff regarding specimen requirements, collection issues, and testing needs.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Assist with inventory management and maintenance of laboratory supplies.
• Perform phlebotomy duties as needed to support staffing and operational requirements.
Salary Range: $33.74/hour (flat rate)
• CA CPT certification
• High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. HiSET or GED)
• 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience or one year of in-patient phlebotomy experience
• Experience with Beaker LIS/Care Connect/EPIC – preferred
• Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays

Advance your career and experience true inspiration as you collaborate with an exceptional team of top clinicians. As an allied health professional at UCLA Health, you’ll enjoy ongoing opportunities for learning and development so you can continually expand your skills while positively impacting our world-class patient care. In our inclusive, supportive culture, you’ll take on unique, high-acuity cases for one of the most vibrant and diverse communities in the world. It’s the chance to take on some of the most exciting challenges in healthcare.
If you’re ready to advance your clinical career, we invite you to explore opportunities throughout our system of award-winning hospitals and more than 280 community-based clinics throughout Southern California. We have openings in these areas:
● Clinical Lab & Pathology
● Imaging
● Pharmacy
● Phlebotomy
● Rehab
● Respiratory Therapy
● Social Work
No matter where you serve with UCLA Health, you’ll be living the dream thanks to all the cultural, recreational, and lifestyle advantages of our Southern California locations.