Per Diem Clinical Lab Scientist LAK-Nights - Military Veterans

Per Diem Clinical Lab Scientist LAK-Nights

Req ID: 93357
Location: Lakewood, California
Division: Medical Center
Department: Laboratory-LAK
Position Type: PER DIEM
Salary Range Minimum: USD $64.12/Hr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $64.12/Hr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center , a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center , high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center , gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center . UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Lab Manager and the Laboratory Manager, 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

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.
• Completion of one year of laboratory internship or cumulative experience of two years under direction of an accredited program.
• Must be able to demonstrate leadership skills and technical expertise by coordinating work assignments of laboratory personnel.
• Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in written form. Must be able to interface effectively with physicians and practitioners.
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Physical Requirements: Must have manual dexterity level sufficient to perform various laboratory tests quickly and efficiently. Must be able to type or otherwise demonstrate proficiency with computer keyboard. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Must be able to work effectively in a clinical laboratory with various electronic and mechanical testing instruments as well as a variety of 'manual' testing kits which may often employ chemicals and compounds which can be harmful or hazardous if handled inappropriately.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Consideration for Work Authorization Sponsorship

Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/93357

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