Per Diem-Clinical Laboratory Scientist-Laboratory-Lakewood-Variable
University of California, Irvine·Lakewood, California
University of California, Irvine·Lakewood, California
Collects and prepares body fluids for testing while performing, recording, and interpreting results. May oversee day-to-day operations of a specific laboratory department and supervise phlebotomy and clerical staff.
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
Under the direct supervision of the Laboratory Manager or desigree, collects and prepares various body fluids for testing, performs, records and interprets testing results. A Med. Tech. may be assigned to oversee a specific department of the laboratory where he/she would be responsible for the day to day operations of that department. This position serves patients in and out of the hospital of all ages. This position has limited authority over phlebotomy and clerical staff.
What It Takes to be Successful
Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license and maintain current. Bachelor of Science in Microbiology or Medical Technology or related specialty. Demonstrate knowledge and competence in the applications of basic and advanced laboratory testing in all departments and demonstrate command of statistical principles governing documentation of the accuracy of laboratory test procedures. Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
1. One year of practical experience as a licensed Medical Technologist active in all testing areas of the laboratory or equivalent on job training for equal period of time. 2. Completion of one year of laboratory internship or cumulative experience of two years under direction of an accredited program. 3. Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and technical expertise by coordinating work assignments of laboratory personnel. 4. Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in written form. 5. Must be able to interface effectively with physicians and practitioners. 6. Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
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Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship: Must be able to provide proof of work authorization
Requires a current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license and a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Medical Technology, or a related specialty. Preferred candidates have one year of practical experience as a licensed Medical Technologist or a completed laboratory internship.
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