Blood Bank CLS: Transfusion Testing & Antibody ID

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Blood Bank/Transfusion Service. You will perform pre-transfusion testing, compatibility studies, antibody identification and direct antiglobulin testing, and perform blood component selection and issuance.

Responsibilities include inventory management, quality control, instrument maintenance, and documentation in line with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduation from college with a major in a relevant field.
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or appropriate California license.
• 2+ years clinical laboratory experience for CLS Specialist level.
• Knowledge and abilities essential to the duties.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-transfusion and compatibility testing.
• Identify antibodies and conduct direct antiglobulin testing.
• Issue blood components and manage inventory.
• Maintain quality control and instrument troubleshooting.
• Process specimens and prepare reagents for testing.
• Document results in accordance with standards.

Skills

Laboratory testing

Quality control

Regulatory compliance

Education

College degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

SoftBank

Ortho Vision analyzer

Blood bank information systems

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist for the Blood Bank/Transfusion Service. You will perform pre-transfusion testing, compatibility studies, antibody identification and direct antiglobulin testing, and perform blood component selection and issuance.

Responsibilities include inventory management, quality control, instrument maintenance, and documentation in line with regulatory standards.