Hospital____Assistant I

Updated: Mar 11, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Lab - Support Services

UC Title: HOSP BLANK AST 1

Position Number: 40713307

Reports to: Administrative Supervisor 2

Working Title: Hospital____Assistant I

Cost Center: Lab - Support Services (427065) 

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 12/15/2023

Job Code: 009253

Hours: 20

Shift: Variable Shift

FTE: 0.5

Position Summary: 

Performs specimen processing and accessioning in the Central Processing area of the Main Lab.  Main duties include computer data entry, telephone reception, transporting specimens and printing/delivering lab reports.  Reviews lab reports and performs quality review and troubleshooting.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, 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 (https://www.hr.uci.edu/partnership/totalrewards/compensation.php ) and 

Benefits (https://careersucirvine.ttcportals.com/pages/benefits ). 

Salary Range: 

Hourly Rate  Minimum   $21.02           Midpoint      $23.08             Maximum    $25.13

Required Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience using a computer, including data entry and retrieval

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the organization

Must possess the skill, knowledge, and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English

One year of applicable clinical lab work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Ability to work weekends, and rotating shifts including evenings, nights and holidays

Experience with lab/hospital computer systems and software

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
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

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, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination 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 [email protected] or at (949) 824-0500, Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Physical, Mental, & Environmental Demands

To comply with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the essential physical, mental and environmental requirements for this job are listed below. These are requirements normally expected to perform regular job duties. Incumbent must be able to successfully perform all of the functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.