"Certified Phlebotomy Tech 1 LAK-FT-Variable"

Under the direct supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor or General Laboratory Supervisor, responsible for routine and STAT phlebotomy, specimen processing and assisting with routine clerical duties, filing and telephone reception. This position serves both inpatients and outpatients of all ages.

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 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.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Required Qualifications: Current Phlebotomy Certificate which meets current California standards. High school graduate or equivalent, or above. 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.

Preferred Qualifications: One year practical experience as laboratory assistant or completion of phlebotomy program. Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms.

Physical Requirements: Must be able to type or otherwise demonstrate proficiency with computer keyboard. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Must be able to work effectively in a clinical laboratory with various electronic and mechanical testing instruments as well as a variety of 'manual' testing kits which may often employ chemicals and compounds which can be harmful or hazardous if handled inappropriately.