Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Swing Shift)
UCLA Health
Los Angeles, California 90001

Job Description

Responsibilities

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist will be a key member of the Transfusion Service within the department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Primary duties include:

*Patient transfusion testing and immunology problem work-ups
*Computer data entry and retrieval
*Quality control testing, quality assurance activities, and donor quality assurance
*Provide transfusion support of the patients of UCLA Medical Center including trauma and transplant patients
*Record and review test results for accuracy and completeness
*Respond to telephone requests for information and test results and maintain laboratory records

Qualifications

*Requires a current, California Clinical Lab Scientist License
*Two years of recent clinical laboratory experience in a Blood Bank, preferred
*Experience with MTS gel methodology and solid phase testing, preferred
*Ability to accurately record and collate lab data, and to draw appropriate conclusions
*Must have manual dexterity to perform procedures and maintain instruments, such as pipettes 
*Effective listening skills to understand tasks, duties and responsibilities
*Ability to perform multiple tasks under conditions of frequent interruptions, distractions, and heavy workload while maintaining equanimity, accuracy, and productivity
*Ability to work in an environment with variations in temperature and instrument noise
*Ability to establish and maintain cooperative, professional working relationships
*Ability to respond positively to necessary changes in work schedule with cooperation

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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Employment/Position Type:

Full Time
Date Posted : 01/21/2021