LTD Hospital Lab Technician II- Microbiology- FT Variable Shift (Limited Appointment)

Updated: Mar 14, 2024
Location: Orange
Job Type:
Department: Microbiology

The below job opening is a limited appointment job posting with an expected duration of 4 months in time. 

UC Title: HOSP LAB TCHN 2

Position Number: 40761944

Reports to: Clinical Laboratory Manager 1

Working Title: LTD-Hospital Lab Technician II

Cost Center: Microbiology (427062) 

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

FLSA: Nonexempt

Date Created: 2/24/2024

Job Code: 008975

Hours: 40

Shift: Variable Shift

FTE: 1 (Limited Appointment)

Position Summary: 

Under supervision, performs the full range of duties from specimen procurement through specimen and/or blood/blood component processing/handling and performs a wide variety of repetitive technical procedures and/or standardized tests according to established protocols. Assists in equipment maintenance, quality control, allocation/ issuing products such as blood/blood components and tissue for transfusion medicine, inventory control, and performs all clerical functions including but not limited to data entry, maintaining records, answering phones and providing results.

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   $28.61              Midpoint     $32.10           Maximum    $35.58

Required Qualifications:

Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships across the Health System

Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload

Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job

One year clinical laboratory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Must be willing to provide weekend and holiday coverage on a rotational basis and variable shift assignment(s) as needed

Good communication skills

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

Preferred Qualifications: 

Good computer skills including knowledge of various software applications

Minimum 16 units of applicable Science (such as Chemistry, Biology) and Algebra at the college level

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.