Required:

• Current California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license
• Knowledge of all aspects of a medical laboratory
• Possession of BLS from the American Heart Association and American Red Cross
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Clinical Laboratory Science or related degree
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and follow through for multiple patients on an ongoing basis
• Minimum of two years recent experience and demonstrated technical competence performing hematology, chemistry, immunochemistry, and coagulation testing in a high volume setting
• Working knowledge of lab safety and test methodologies used in chemistry, hematology, and urinalysis
• Knowledge to recognize abnormal laboratory values and report to physicians
• Skill in usage of medical diagnostic equipment as well as working knowledge of instruments and supplies required to perform necessary blood tests
• Ability to accept direction from leadership and act promptly
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with patients, peers, physicians and administrators
• Skill in listening perceptively, conveying awareness, and responding to patients and visitors with health concerns using tact and discretion
• Ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and general public in a high volume, clinical setting
• Skill in performing tasks with frequent interruptions and/or distractions and instrument noise, including the ability to accept equivocal circumstances and respond to changing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to follow proper channels of policies & procedures, communication & work standards
• Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference and hostility
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and to work with sensitive and confidential information using discretion and judgment
• Knowledge of all safety requirements when handling biohazardous specimens or contaminated instruments
• Ability to perform activities such as moving equipment for repair, transportation of reagents, blood products or supplies, pipetting, etc. as required
• Ability to be punctual and maintain a satisfactory attendance record
• Ability to work overtime in cases of emergency, to cover other shifts, or be flexible in work schedule based on operational needs

Preferred:

• Minimum of two years of acute care/oncology/abnormal hematology outpatient experience
• Working knowledge of the UCLA registration system, appointment scheduling system and order entry system