Per Diem Clinical Lab Scientist Nights Lakewood

Per Diem Clinical Lab Scientist LAK Nights role at UC Irvine

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 and has limited authority over phlebotomy and clerical staff.

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 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 qua ternary 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.

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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.

• 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.

• One year of practical experience as a licensed Medical Technologist active in all testing areas of the laboratory or equivalent on‑job training for an 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.

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.

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