Supervisor, Lab Preanalytic - Mobile - OP Phlebotomy & Courier - FT Days

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 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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Position Summary:

The Supervisor, Laboratory Processing   is responsible for   the day-to-day operational oversight, technical guidance, and direct supervision of staff within the laboratory   preanalytic  (specimen collection and processing)  function s . The incumbent is accountable for directing departmental workflow, ensuring staff competency, and   maintaining   the highest standards of quality, accuracy, and customer service within the assigned laboratory processing sub-section. This role   is responsible for   the   selection , orientation, and training of   new staff , as well as the ongoing coaching, performance management, and professional development of all assigned personnel. The Supervisor defines performance expectations, evaluates staff performance, and   initiates   corrective action as   warranted , in alignment with health system policies and procedures. This position serves as a primary technical resource for service-related issues within the laboratory processing sub-section, providing   expertise   in the areas of customer service, practitioner support, problem resolution, and specimen requirements and handling. The Supervisor   maintains   accurate   departmental records, fosters effective communication across all levels of the department, and promotes a culture of continuous improvement and employee engagement.

Required Qualifications:

• • Three   years   applicable   clinical   lab   work   experience   or   an   equivalent   combination   of   education   and   experience  
  • Prior   lead   or   supervisory   experience  
  • Must   possess   the   skill ,   knowledge ,   and   ability   essential   to   the   successful   performance   of   assigned   duties  
  • Excellent   written   and   verbal   communication   skills   in   English  
  • Demonstrated   understanding   of   MS Office   programs ,   including   Word, Excel   and   Access  
  • Ability   to   maintain   a   work   pace   appropriate   to   the   workload  
  • Ability   to   establish   and   maintain   effective   working   relationships   across   the   organization  

Preferred Qualifications:

• State of California Phlebotomy certificate or equivalent and phlebotomy experience
• Experience with lab/hospital computer systems and software

Total Rewards

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 .

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

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional 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; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity 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 Anti-Discrimination 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.
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