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

UCI Health; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

UCI Health in Orange, CA is seeking an experienced Cytology Technician to join the cytology team under the supervision of the Cytology Supervisor. You will process specimens, stain slides, and prepare smears while supporting surgical and GI procedures.

The role requires at least two years of related experience, college-level science units, and knowledge of medical software; we offer comprehensive benefits and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two years of applicable experience.
• Minimum 16 college science units and Algebra.
• Knowledge of medical computer software systems.

Responsibilities

• Process and sort multiple specimens; stains cytology samples.
• Prepare direct smears, cytospins, cell blocks and other specimens.
• Assist surgeons and physicians with fine needle aspiration when rapid evaluation is not required.
• Assist with GI interventional procedures and Autocyte prep system management.
• Maintain equipment, quality control, inventory, data entry, and provide results to clinicians.

Skills

Medical software knowledge

Education

16 college science units + Algebra

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.

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.

Required Qualifications

What It Takes to be Successful

• 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, 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