Laboratory Technician I, Component Processing Laboratory
UCLA
Application
Details
Posted: 15-Jul-24
Location: Los Angeles, California
Salary: Open
Categories:
Allied Health
Internal Number: 140056242
Description
As a Hospital Laboratory Technician 1 of the Component Processing Lab, you will support the manufacture and shipment of blood components (i.e. whole blood, packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, apheresis platelets, and pre-pooled cryoprecipitated AHF). Primary duties include:
Organize blood units, maintain an adequate blood supply, place orders, irradiate blood components, package and ship blood components
Perform data entry and operate the computer programs associated with component production, labeling, storage, and shipping
Perform routine equipment and product quality control testing
Maintain Blood Bank records
Note: The primary schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 12:30pm - 9:00pm, however, you may be assigned to a day shift (7:00am - 3:30pm) once or twice a week.
Salary Range: $26.39 - $34.86/hour
Qualifications
A high school diploma or equivalent (e.g. GED or HiSET)
Computer skills (e.g. typing, internet navigation)
Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail
Excellent organizational, teamwork and time-management skills
Ability to work weekends, holidays, and other shifts as needed
Working knowledge of medical terminology is a plus
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.
