Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Transfusion Services/Blood Bank)

Quick Facts

• Role: Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Transfusion Services/Blood Bank)
• Focus: Transfusion services / blood bank

Description

Executes transfusion services/blood bank laboratory procedures to deliver accurate results in a timely manner. Performs pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic workflows on biological specimens, including phlebotomy, specimen processing, quality control, quality assurance, and CLIA-waived/moderate/high complexity testing. When assigned to the Transfusion Service, performs moderate/high complexity testing, blood inventory management, blood product preparation, and issuing blood products for transfusion.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of basic and complex laboratory procedures for transfusion services.
• Maintain competency across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic specimen workflows.
• Conduct quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Manage blood inventory, prepare blood products, and issue blood products for transfusion (when assigned).
• Follow local/state/federal regulations, codes, and organizational policies to protect patient privacy and ensure safety and reliability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field.
• CA Licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or CA Licensed Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist (CIS) supported by the department.
• Demonstrated knowledge and technical competence in specimen collection, preparation, testing, laboratory operations, and quality assurance in assigned clinical specialties, including transfusion services.
• Ability to accurately and reliably perform assigned duties and apply sound judgment and problem-solving.
• Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with patients of diverse backgrounds.
• Workflow management capability to handle volume fluctuations, unexpected issues (e.g., equipment or information system failure), shift-to-shift handoffs, STAT orders, specimen integrity issues, and reviewing pending logs/priority assignments.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work to meet expected timeframes; knowledge of privacy and safety regulations and procedures.

Benefits

No listed benefits.