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UCI Health · 2 months ago

Per Diem Clinical Lab Scientist LAK Nights

Lakewood, California

Internship

Onsite

Intern, Entry, Mid Level

$67.33/hr - $67.33/hr

1+ years exp

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. The role involves collecting and preparing body fluids for testing, performing and interpreting testing results, and overseeing a specific laboratory department's operations.

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Responsibilities

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

Qualification

California Clinical Laboratory Scientist licenseBachelor of Science in MicrobiologyLaboratory testing knowledgeLaboratory internship experienceCustomer service skillsWrittenEffective working relationshipsVerbal communicationLeadership skills

Required

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 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