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Hospital Laboratory Technician I - Blood & Platelet Center

University of California - Los Angeles Health
United States, California, Los Angeles
Nov 07, 2025
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: $27.71 - $36.60/hour Qualifications * Hold a current 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 5:00am and end as late as 9:00pm. * Must be able to work rotating weekends and holidays. * Have basic computer skills, including internet navigation, email correspondence, and word processing.