Clinical Lab Scientist- Microbiology- FT Evening Shift

University of California, Irvine•Orange, CA

14d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Position Summary: Performs a wide variety of laboratory tests by manual methods or use of various automated, mechanical or electronic devices. Performs the full range of duties from specimen procurement through data analysis and reporting, in order to provide data for use in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease in all areas of the lab. Is accountable for accurate results.

Requirements

Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
Must be willing to work variable shifts and overtime as required
Must be willing to testify in court regarding testing activities if subpoenaed
Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
Current CA CLS License
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
Clinical Laboratory Scientist
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Responsibilities

Performs a wide variety of laboratory tests by manual methods or use of various automated, mechanical or electronic devices.
Performs the full range of duties from specimen procurement through data analysis and reporting, in order to provide data for use in the detection, diagnosis and treatment of disease in all areas of the lab.
Is accountable for accurate results.