Clinical Lab Scientist- Blood Bank- FT Night Shift

University-of-California,-Irvin; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

University of California, Irvine's UCI Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform a wide range of laboratory tests from specimen procurement to data analysis and reporting, ensuring accurate results.

The role requires compliance with licensing standards, strong English communication, and willingness to work variable shifts. You will collaborate across the health system to support patient care and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Must have the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
• Demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
• Willing to work variable shifts and overtime as required.
• 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 and establish effective relationships across the Health System.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of laboratory tests by manual methods or use of automated devices.
• From specimen procurement through data analysis and reporting, providing data for disease detection, diagnosis and treatment.
• Accountable for accurate results.

Skills

Customer service skills

English communication

Court testimony

Willing to work variable shifts

Work pace management

Job description

Who We Are

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.

Your Role on the Team

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.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• 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

Licenses and Certifications

• Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Total Rewards

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.

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
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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 is an Equal Opportunity 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 Anti-Discrimination 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 [e-mail] or at [phone], 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