University of California, Irvine·Orange, California
Perform pre-analytic phases of clinical specimen collection, including arterial blood collection, primarily in out-patient settings. Prepare specimens and support other laboratory areas as needed to ensure efficient clinical operations.
UCI Health is one of California’s largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health — Orange, UCI Health — Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County’s only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region’s only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education.
Your Role on the Team
The phlebotomist II performs pre-analytic phases of clinical specimen collection (including arterial blood collection) and preparation primarily in an out-patient setting but may be requested to work in other areas of the lab as needed.
What It Takes to be Successful
Technical knowledge of lab procedures, functions and processes gained through education, experience or a combination of the two Strong written and verbal communication skills State of California Phlebotomy License (Certified Phlebotomy Tech II) State of California Phlebotomy License (Certified Phlebotomy Tech I) Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Prefer one year of phlebotomy experience or completion of UCI phlebotomy program Prefer one year of phlebotomy II experience or completion
Licenses and Certifications: Certified Phlebotomy Tech II
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Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Must hold a State of California Phlebotomy License (CPT I and CPT II) and possess technical knowledge of lab procedures. Preferred candidates have one year of phlebotomy experience or completion of the UCI phlebotomy program.
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