Blood Bank CLS: Transfusion Testing & QA (Night Shift)

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Bonus pay

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a qualified Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform transfusion testing and data entry in a blood bank setting. The role includes quality control duties and supporting trauma and transplant procedures, with emphasis on accurate record-keeping and cross-team communication.

The candidate should hold a valid California CLS or CIS license, pass color-vision testing, and ideally have two years in a Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine environment.

Qualifications

• Current, valid California CLS license or CIS license.
• Two years of recent CLS experience in Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine is preferred.
• Must pass Ishihara color vision exam (color differentiation).

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient transfusion testing and handle immunohematology problem work-ups.
• Perform computer data entry and retrieval tasks.
• Execute quality control testing and engage in quality assurance activities.
• Provide essential transfusion support for diverse patients, including trauma and transplant cases at UCLA Medical Center.
• Record and review test results for accuracy and completeness while maintaining meticulous lab records.
• Assist team members with inquiries regarding test results and blood product availability.

Education

Clinical Laboratory Scientist license (California)

Tools

MTS gel methodology

Solid-phase testing

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a qualified Clinical Laboratory Scientist to perform transfusion testing and data entry in a blood bank setting. The role includes quality control duties and supporting trauma and transplant procedures, with emphasis on accurate record-keeping and cross-team communication.

The candidate should hold a valid California CLS or CIS license, pass color-vision testing, and ideally have two years in a Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine environment.