Hospital Laboratory Technician III, Pathology Outreach
How this pay compares
This posting states $38.89–$51.32 an hour. Open medical laboratory technician jobs in California post a median of $40.53 an hour, the middle half $28.50–$43.89, across 21 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, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Description
As a Hospital Laboratory Technician III of the Pathology Outreach team, your primary responsibilities include:
- Perform specimen dictation for gross descriptions
- Accession and process primary specimens with accuracy and efficiency
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing exceptional customer service
- Troubleshoot specimen and service-related issues to ensure seamless operations
- Oversee and dispatch couriers to maintain timely specimen transport
- Prepare reagents according to established protocols
- Conduct precise data entry to support lab documentation and reporting
Salary Range: $38.89 - $51.32/hour
Qualifications
Must be qualified as high complexity testing personnel under CLIA-88 regulations. The minimum training/experience required of such personnel is:
An earned Associate degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory or equivalent education and training, OR
Education/training equivalent to the above that includes at least 60 semester hours or equivalent from an accredited institution. This education must include: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that includes 6 semester hours of chemistry, 6 semester hours of biology, and 12 semester hours of chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology in any combination. In addition, the individual must have laboratory training including either completion of a clinical laboratory training program approved or accredited by the ABHES, the CAHEA, or other organization approved by HHS (note that this training may be included in the 60 semester hours listed above), OR at least 3 months documented laboratory training in each specialty in which the individual performs high complexity testing.
- 1 year grossing experience preferred
- Working knowledge of medical terminology and quality assurance methods used in a clinical laboratory
- Ability to lift objects up to 50 lbs., and push objects up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to work outside of normal hours/schedule, including holidays
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with variations in temperature, instrument noise, usage of toxic or hazardous chemicals, fumes, odors, and biological agents
- Ability to perform frequent computer data entry
From UCLA Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 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.
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