Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Blood Bank

Asct; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist in Los Angeles. You will play a vital role in patient care by performing transfusion support and quality control testing. Enjoy a collaborative work environment and a competitive salary while making a significant impact in the lives of patients.

Qualifications

• Current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required.
• Two years of recent clinical laboratory experience in a Blood Bank preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient transfusion testing and immunology problem work-ups.
• Assist patients with inquiries regarding test results.
• Record and review test results for accuracy.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Skills

Immunology

Quality Control

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MTS gel methodology

Solid phase testing

Job description

Description

There’s nothing more rewarding than being able to make a significant, positive difference in someone’s life. At UCLA Health, you’ll experience this joy every day while also enjoying the positive, supportive, and collaborative environment that makes ours one of the most loved workplaces.

As a Clinical Laboratory Scientist, you will help provide transfusion support for patients, including those undergoing trauma care and transplants. Other primary duties include:

• Perform patient transfusion testing and immunology problem work-ups.

• Perform quality control testing, quality assurance activities, and donor quality assurance.

• Assist patients with inquiries regarding test results.

• Record and review test results for accuracy and completeness while maintaining lab records.

Note: This position follows a 4/10 alternating schedule, working four 10-hour shifts per week, with rotating holidays. The workdays alternate as follows:

• Week 1: Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday

• Week 2: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday

• Shift Hours: 9:30 PM - 8:00 AM

Salary Range: $53.31 - $71.04/hour

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

Qualifications

• Current, valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist license.

• Bachelor’s degree.

• Two years of recent clinical laboratory experience in a Blood Bank, preferred.

• Experience with MTS gel methodology and solid phase testing, preferred.

• Must pass the Ishihara Color Vision exam, i.e. visual acuity including color differentiation.

• Ability to work an alternative schedule on occasion (e.g. Tuesday - Saturday, 11:00pm - 7:30am) based on operational needs.

• Ability to work holidays.