Clinical Lab Scientist - Per Diem

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health conducts transfusion service testing, reporting results through both manual and automated means. The role operates laboratory instruments, troubleshoots equipment, and adheres to established quality control procedures in a high-volume environment.

The candidate must hold a California CLS license or a limited license in Immunohematology, with BS degree and recent clinical lab testing experience. Preference for blood bank experience in high-volume settings and familiarity with hospital

Qualifications

• REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science degree.
• A valid California Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or a limited license in Immunohematology.
• Maintain active license and follow CLS licensure policy.
• Recent experience performing clinical lab testing.

Responsibilities

• Performs test procedures in Transfusion Service.
• Operates laboratory instrumentation and equipment to generate test results.
• Reports test results (manual and automated).
• Initiates troubleshooting of errant instrumentation & equipment.
• Follows quality control procedures and participates in all related tasks in the section.
• Must be able to work in a high-volume setting.

Skills

Clinical lab testing

Blood bank experience

Immunohematology

Crossmatching

Antibody identification

Quality control procedures

Automated testing platforms

Education

Bachelor of Science

California CLS license

Job description

Description & Requirements

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs test procedures in Transfusion Service. Performs and reports test results (manually and automated). Operates laboratory instrumentation & equipment to accurately generate test results. Initiates troubleshooting of errant laboratory instrumentation & equipment as needed. Follows established quality control procedures and participate in all associated tasks in the section. Must be able to work in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

• REQUIREDQUALIFICATIONS - Bachelor of Science degree
• A valid California Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or a limited license in Immunohematology.
• Maintain active license and follow Clinical Lab CLS licensure policy
• Recent experience performing clinical lab testing

• PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Prefer two years' Blood Bank or Transfusion Service experience in a high-volume lab within the past five years, to include, but not exclusive of, experience in:
• Selection and crossmatch of blood for the sensitized or problem recipient.
• Antibody identification and titers.
• Serologic follow-up of transfusion reactions.
• Blood Bank quality control procedures.
• Problems associated with transfusion of the neonate.
• Use of hospital and laboratory information (computer) systems.
• Experience performing testing on an automated platform.

• REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS: California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license

License / Certification

Clin Immunohematologist Sci, Clinical Laboratory Scientist

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as https://www.ucsf.edu/about/mission-and-values . In addition to , UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available https://diversity.ucsf.edu/ . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

EEO Statement

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 status under state or federal law.