Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Blood Bank

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Bonus pay

Job summary

The University of California - Los Angeles Health is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Scientist specializing in Transfusion Medicine to join our patient care team in Los Angeles. You will conduct transfusion testing, review results, and provide blood product support for trauma and transplant cases.

This on-site role offers competitive pay, potential shift differentials and bonus pay, and opportunities to work with a multidisciplinary team while maintaining meticulous quality records.

Qualifications

• Current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (CIS) license.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.
• Two years of recent CLS experience within a Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine setting - preferred.
• Experience with MTS gel methodology and solid-phase testing - preferred.

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 trauma and transplant patients 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.

Skills

CLS license

Color vision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MTS gel testing

Solid-phase testing

Job description

Description

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist specializing in Transfusion Medicine, you will be integral to our patient care team, undertaking the following duties:

• 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 a diverse range of patients, including those undergoing trauma and transplant procedures at UCLA Medical Center.
• Record and review test results for accuracy and completeness while maintaining meticulous lab records.
• Assist fellow patient care team members with inquiries regarding test results and blood product availability.

Salary Range: $59.37 - $79.11/hour

In addition to a competitive salary range, this position is also eligible for shift differentials and bonus pay.

Qualifications

• Current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (CIS) license.
• Bachelor's degree.
• Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.
• Two years of recent CLS experience within a Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine setting - preferred.
• Experience with MTS gel methodology and solid-phase testing - preferred.