UCLA Health

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.

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Conduct whole blood and apheresis collections

with precision and care, adhering to strict protocols to ensure donor safety

and product quality.

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Utilize your medical skills to assess donor

eligibility, including vital sign monitoring and hemoglobin testing, to

guarantee the suitability of donations.

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Process blood components and samples

meticulously, ensuring accurate labeling and timely transport to support

patient care.

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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.

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Provide logistical support for mobile blood

drives, including driving the team to and from sites, setting up equipment, and

assisting with event coordination.

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Utilize the ElDorado Donor system for donor

registration and data entry, maintaining meticulous records to uphold

regulatory standards.

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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

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Hold a CPR, BLS, or ACLS certification.

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Possess a High School Diploma or equivalent

(e.g. GED, HiSET).

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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.

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Obtain LiveScan clearance.

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Have ability to work at various mobile drives.

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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.

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Must be able to work rotating weekends and

holidays.

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Have basic computer skills, including internet navigation,

email correspondence, and word processing.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.