#139512 Hospital Laboratory Tech - Immunogenetics Lab

DESCRIPTION

Under the direction of the supervisor, the incumbent performs technical tasks associated with the area to which he/she is assigned in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures. Specific duties in the Immunogenetic Laboratory will include receipt and processing of clinical specimens submitted for HLA testing. Tasks will include receiving specimens from couriers, accessioning specimens in the laboratory information system, processing specimens for further testing. Additional duties may include supply/inventory management, lab-related clerical support, communications with laboratory customers, and other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduation from college with a major in an applicable natural science; or two (2) years of college courses in the natural sciences plus two (2) years of applicable experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• One year of previous experience in a clinical laboratory setting, properly identifying, prioritizing, processing/preparing all specimens in a manner that ensures viability and sample integrity throughout the pre- analytic, analytic, and post-analytic processes in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures.

• Experience with the operation and maintenance of analyzers and instruments in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures as assigned.

• Experience with properly, accurately, and legibly preparing all required documentation/maintain/handle all required records, including computer data entry, in accordance with all applicable policies and procedures as assigned.

• Communicates effectively with co-workers, customers, staff, others, and serves as a technical resource as needed.

• Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two years of clinical laboratory experience.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work all shifts, weekends, overtime, and at various locations as necessary in accordance with operational needs.
• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and a pre-employment physical.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health is the only academic health system in the San Diego region, providing leading-edge care in patient care, biomedical research, education, and community service. Our facilities include two university hospitals, a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, Shiley Eye Institute, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, the only Burn Center in the county, and dozens of outpatient clinics. We invite you to join our team!

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UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace