"Hospital Lab Technician III- Surgical Pathology Orange- FT Day Shift"

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.

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Your Role on the Team

Position Summary: Reporting to the Anatomic Pathology Manager, the HLT III independently performs a broad range of technical and non-technical procedures that encompass the pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical activities. Assists in the gross room to pick-up specimens, gross surgical specimens, cut/stain frozen sections, procure tissue for research, accession, clean and maintain work area including laboratory equipment. Assists with autopsies to prepare for the procedure, collect various samples during the procedure, take measurements, take photographs, morgue duties and clean-up and maintain the autopsy suite. Perform all duties in a manner consistent with current laboratory safety standards. Assist in preparing/ maintaining compliance as established by regulating agencies such as CAP, TJC, OSHA and other federal and state agencies. Additional duties include inventory and ordering of supplies, clerical, telephone, and communication with laboratory customers. Other duties as assigned.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of grossing experience. An earned Associate degree in laboratory science from an accredited institution with emphasis on medical lab technology courses and sciences.

Preferred Qualifications: Understands the autopsy services (documentation and regulations) and morgue tasks. Knowledge of medical terminology. Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements for CAP, JCAHO and California State laboratory law for Anatomic Pathology. Experience working in an Anatomic Pathology department with 3 years of grossing experience. Experience in preanalytical, analytical and post-analytical lab functions and troubleshooting skills. Bachelor's degree in biological science with experience in hospital gross room setting.

Total Compensation

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.