Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist

Clinical Lab - Transfusion Services

Full Time

88490BR

Job Summary

The Clinical Lab Scientist Specialist will perform Transfusion Service procedures and tasks, manually and utilizing automated equipment.

Partner with supervisors to provide effective and efficient management of daily operations and appropriate response to patient needs for the Transfusion services at all facilities. Assume the duties and responsibilities of any of the blood bank rotations as assigned and determined by the operational needs of the service. Provide cross coverage for other specialist tasks as needed.

Communicate effectively. Enter date/test results into computer accurately.

1. Partner with supervisors to provide effective and efficient management of daily operations and appropriate response to patient needs for the Transfusion services at all facilities, including writing of procedures, data collection and analysis, project management , process improvement activities and other duties as assigned.
2. Provide cross-coverage for critical tasks related to Computer/LIS, QA/Compliance, Immunohematology, Equipment/QC, and Training tasks.
3. Communicate effectively. Enter data/test results into computer accurately.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $72.96 - $90.91 (Hourly Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• Three to five years of Blood Bank or transfusion service experience in a moderate to complex environment, with solid experience in blood bank LIS application.
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experienced with maintenance of LIS in Blood Bank preferred.
• Experience troubleshooting computer hardware/software and/or equipment problems.
• Experience writing and/or revising SOPs, performing audit, data analysis
• Solid experience with word processing, spreadsheet and database applications.
• Demonstrated superior theoretical knowledge, technical judgment and skills, and the ability to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Assume responsibilities for keeping abreast of technical developments through current literature review.
• Evaluates new programs and/or procedures and makes recommendations, as requested by a Blood Bank Supervisor.
• Assumes limited supervisory responsibilities as assigned by a Blood Bank Supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience bench teaching, including orientation and training of employee preferred.
• SBB certification preferred. Five years of Blood Bank or transfusion service experience in a moderate to highly complex environment, to include, but not exclusive of, experience in:

License/Certification

• A valid California Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Scientist license or a limited license in Immunohematology.
• Maintain active license and follow Clinical Lab CLS licensure policy.

About UCSF

At UCSF Health, our mission of innovative patient care, advanced technology and pioneering research is redefining what's possible for the patients we serve - a promise we share with the professionals who make up our team.

Consistently ranked among the top 10 hospitals nationwide by U.S. News & World Report - UCSF Health is committed to providing the most rewarding work experience while delivering the best care available anywhere. In an environment that allows for continuous learning and opportunities for professional growth, UCSF Health offers the ideal atmosphere in which to best use your skills and talents.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/ppsm-20

For the University of California's Anti Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Organization

Health

Job Code and Payroll Title

008939 CLIN LAB SCI SPEC

Job Category

Allied Health, Clinical Labs

Bargaining Unit

University Professional and Technical Employees - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days, Weekends

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday-Friday; Weekends; Variable