Hospital Laboratory Technician I, Per Diem - Woodland Hills
UCLA Health$48.51/hrWoodland Hills, CA (Los Angeles, CA)Per diemPosted 1w agoStill open, checked every nightHow this pay compares
This posting states $48.51 an hour. Open medical laboratory technician jobs in California post a median of $37.28 an hour, the middle half $27.87–$42.70, across 28 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post. Medical laboratory technicians employed in California earn a median of $36.54 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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About the job
Description
Under general supervision of the BURL Supervisor and BURL Manager, the HLT performs, a wide variety of technical and non-technical procedures, independently, within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. The HLT prepares specimens for analysis as needed, i.e. label, centrifuge aliquot and receive and follows up when specimens are unacceptable. Performs laboratory functions within the expected turn-around time according to established procedures and management guidelines. Performs accurate computer order entry functions. Assists in validation and implementation of new processes, software and/or equipment. Follows through to completion of job assignments with minimal supervision by the management team. Answers calls and provides accurate and appropriate information. Records and reviews maintenance records for accuracy. Assess overall workload and help coworkers without being reassigned by the supervisor. Must be able to work weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed. May be required to perform other duties as requested for operational purposes and is required to cover at any of the BURL sites.
Must be able to provide coverage at all BURL locations: Westlake Village, Thousand Oaks, Woodland Hills, Santa Clarita, Porter Ranch, Calabasas, Burbank, Century City, Encino, Panorama City, and Torrance).
Salary Range: $48.51 - $48.51 /hour
May convert to career.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED or HiSET)
- A current, California Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification.
- At least 2 years of recent experience in a high-volume testing laboratory preferred
- Must be able to work weekends, holidays and other shifts as needed.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
- Excellent communication, organization and time management skills.
- Skill in performing related computer procedures (LIS, HIS).
- Knowledgeable in quality assurance practices, preferred.
From UCLA Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is the University of California, Los Angeles academic health system, with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, UCLA Santa Monica Medical Center and clinics across Southern California.
Based in Los Angeles, CAHires in CaliforniaPay on its listings: 83.2% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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