"Hospital Lab Technician III - Irvine Operating Room - IP - FT Days"

Who We Are

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.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Incumbent will manage equipment inventory for a specific shift in the Main OR to ensure that the proper equipment is available, functioning properly, and ready for use when needed. Acts as the technical expert for all equipment needs, as well as performing equipment maintenance, cleaning, and basic repair. Will provide inservice to staff on the usage of new equipment as needed. Will trend and track usage in the department, and works closely with the OR team to determine equipment needs. May assist in the operation of equipment during surgery under the direction of the qualified medical practitioner.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Successful completion of training in surgical technology, Clinical Engineering, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be able to perform basic analysis to determine the benefit and value of purchasing options
• Demonstrated experience working in a healthcare setting
• Ability to work variable shifts including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English, and understanding of medical terminology

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support

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.