Hospital Lab Technician II- Surgical Pathology Orange- FT Variable Shift

University of California, Irvine; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Sick and vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

University of California, Irvine is seeking a Cytology Assistant to join the lab team. The incumbent will process and sort specimens, stain cytology samples, and prepare smears and cell blocks obtained by fine needle aspiration.

The role supports surgeons and physicians during FNA procedures when rapid evaluation is not required and aids GI interventional workflows, Autocyte prep system, and related equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• Two years of applicable experience.
• Minimum 16 units of applicable Science (such as Chemistry, Biology) and Algebra at the college level.

Responsibilities

• Process and sort multiple specimens, stains cytology samples, and prepare direct smears, cytospins, and cell blocks.
• Assist surgeons and physicians with fine needle aspiration when rapid evaluation is not required.
• Assist with GI interventional procedures and processes Autocyte prep system.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, quality control, inventory control, and data entry, filing, answering phones, and providing results to clinicians.
• Compile data for monthly statistics.

Skills

Two years experience

Science & Algebra college units

Education

Science & Algebra college units

Tools

Medical software knowledge

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

Reporting to the Cytology Supervisor, incumbents process and sorts multiple specimens, stains cytology samples, prepares direct smears, cytospins, cell blocks and other specimens obtained by fine needle aspiration. Incumbents will also assist surgeons and physicians with fine needle aspiration when rapid evaluation is not required and assists with GI interventional procedures and processes Autocyte prep system. Assists with equipment maintenance, quality control, inventory control, and performs computer data entry, filing, answering phones, and providing results to clinicians. Compiles data for monthly statistics.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications

• Two years of applicable experience
• Minimum 16 units of applicable Science (such as Chemistry, Biology) and Algebra at the college level

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical computer software systems

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
• 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