Hospital Laboratory Technician I – Blood and Platelet Center

Healthcare, Product
September 19, 2024

Job Description

UCLA

Internal Number: 142428098

Description

Come help save lives at the Blood and Platelet Center!


If you are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to become a vital part of our dedicated team as a Lab Technician. In this role, you will play a crucial role in ensuring a stable blood supply for patients in need.



·       Conduct whole blood and apheresis collections with precision and care, adhering to strict protocols to ensure donor safety and product quality.


·       Utilize your medical skills to assess donor eligibility, including vital sign monitoring and hemoglobin testing, to guarantee the suitability of donations.

·       Process blood components and samples meticulously, ensuring accurate labeling and timely transport to support patient care.


·       Engage with the community to promote blood donations and drive participation in mobile blood drives, contributing to meeting the crucial needs of hospitals and patients.

·       Provide logistical support for mobile blood drives, including driving the team to and from sites, setting up equipment, and assisting with event coordination.


·       Utilize the ElDorado Donor system for donor registration and data entry, maintaining meticulous records to uphold regulatory standards.

·       Conduct daily quality control checks on equipment and supplies, upholding the highest standards of safety and efficiency.




Salary Range: $26.39 – $34.86/hour


Qualifications

·       Hold a CPR, BLS, or ACLS certification.



·       Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED, HiSET).


·       Maintain a valid California Driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. Position is subject to the California DMV’s “Pull Notice System” and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

·       Obtain LiveScan clearance.


·       Have ability to work at various mobile drives.

·       Demonstrate flexibility to work alternative hours, including early mornings and late evenings, as required by blood drive assignments. Blood drive assignments may sometimes start as early as 6:30am and end as late as 8:00pm.



·       Must be able to work rotating weekends and holidays.

·       Have basic computer skills, including internet navigation, email correspondence, and word processing.


About UCLA
At UCLA Health, you can help heal humankind, one patient at a time by improving health, alleviating suffering and delivering acts of kindness. As you do, you’ll achieve great things in your life and your career. We’re a world-class health organization with four hospitals consistently recognized among the nation’s very best as well as an internationally-renowned medical school, primary and specialty care clinics and much more. Within our dynamic, innovative and growing organization, you’ll find exceptional opportunities to make the most of your abilities in a supportive, empowering and inclusive environment. If you embrace our values of Integrity, Compassion, Respect, Teamwork, Excellence and Discovery we invite you to see all you can accomplish at UCLA Health.


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