PD Hospital Lab Tech II- Surgical Pathology- Day Shift
Req ID: 90987
Location: Orange, California
Division: Medical Center
Department: Surgical Pathology
Position Type: PER DIEM
Salary Range Minimum: USD $35.85/Hr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $35.85/Hr.
Your Role on the Team
Position Summary:
Reporting to the Anatomic Pathology Manager, incumbent is responsible for securing bodies from morgue and preparing them for autopsy. Assists in performing autopsies including weights and measures. Prepares body after autopsies, and completes the process through to mortuaries, ensuring the appropriate documentation and release of body. Preserves and prepares surgical and autopsy specimens for conference and further examination by pathologist. Labels and stores specimens. mixes preservative solutions. photographs bodies, autopsy, and surgical specimens. maintains records and supplies. maintains cleanliness of autopsy room, frozen section rooms, and the proper functioning of equipment. Performs special stains, directs the appropriate preparation of chemicals and reagents, and processes surgical specimens in the frozen section room. Ensures the proper storage and retrieval of all tissue specimens, paraffin blocks and microscopic slides. Perform computer data entry.
What It Takes to be Successful
Required Qualifications:
- Ability to establish & maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
- 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
- Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of laws and regulatory requirements relating to decedent affairs
- Knowledge of hospital procedures and aseptic techniques on contaminated bodies
- Knowledge of anatomy and common medical terminology
- Good computer skills including knowledge of various software applications
- Experience with autopsy tools and Stryker saw
- Experience in an Anatomic Pathology department
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
Closing Statement:
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. 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.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
To apply, visit https://jobs.uci.edu/careers-home/jobs/90987
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