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.
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At UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Nursing, there s no limit to what U CAN do in your nursing career. Because our nurses are essential in the delivery of the world-class care UCLA Health is known for, we provide them with every resource and opportunity to achieve their fullest professional and personal potential. Through our Center for Nursing Excellence, state-of-the-art clinical technology, shared governance, recognition programs and more, we re inspiring, empowering and supporting our nurses to go further in their practice. It s no wonder we ve been able to achieve Magnet status multiple times in multiple locations.
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- UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica
- Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at UCLA
- UCLA Mattel Children s Hospital
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