Job Description

Overview:

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.
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Responsibilities:

Position Summary:

Performs specimen processing and accessioning in the Central Processing area of the Main Lab. Main duties include computer data entry, telephone reception, transporting specimens and printing/delivering lab reports. Reviews lab reports and performs quality review and troubleshooting.

Essential Job Functions:
The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• LAB _Supports specimen processing by correcly accessioning samples, verifying the identity of specimens and evaluating acceptability. Accurately performs the pre-analytical specimen preparation and initial pre-processing. Accurately processes specimens for send-out according to appropriate procedures ensuring timely processing/dispatch. Prints and delivers/faxes lab reports to clients in a timely manner. Accurately prints collection batch and labels for phlebotomy collections. 35%
• Efficiently orders, receives, stocks and delivers lab supplies as appropriate. Picks-up and delivers all laboratory samples/specimens to the departments for testing as appropriate. Responds to tube system in a timely manner and appropriately maintains stock of carriers 35%
• Accurately performs computer data entry functions, to ensure orders are entered properly and are corrected as needed. Reviews lab requisitions and reports for legibility, completeness, and proper format. Correctly completes computer order verification, data entry, accurate filing and report printing process. Receives and processes calls to the department, provides lab results to clients, and ensures specimen issues are directed to the supervisor as needed for resolution. Prints and delivers/faxes lab reports in a timely manner. 30%

Qualifications:

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:

• One year of applicable clinical lab work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Experience with lab/hospital computer systems and software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Demonstrated experience using a computer, including data entry and retrieval
• Ability to work weekends, and rotating shifts including evenings, nights and holidays
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization

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:

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.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Part time, Work experience placement, Shift work, Night shift, Rotating shift, Weekend work, Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,

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