Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Job Summary:

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) is responsible for independently performing high-volume blood bank testing, including type, screen, and crossmatch procedures, in a large acute care hospital setting. This role requires a minimum of 2 years of recent blood bank experience, proficiency with blood bank software, and the ability to work confidently during night shifts. The CLS supports trauma level I care and collaborates within a teaching hospital environment, ensuring accurate and timely laboratory results to aid patient care.

• Perform blood bank testing including type, screen, and crossmatch on 30-50 samples daily.
• Operate blood bank software and laboratory instrumentation such as Wellsky and Immucor.
• Work independently during night shifts, managing all blood bank laboratory functions with confidence.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory standards and hospital protocols.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to provide accurate and timely laboratory results supporting patient care.
• Participate in rotating weekends and holiday shifts as required by unit needs.
• Adhere to scheduling policies without exceptions for outside employment conflicts.

• Minimum 2 years of recent blood bank experience within the last 2 years.
• Active ASCP Blood Bank (ASCP-BB) certification.
• Experience working in a large hospital setting with 300+ beds.
• Proficiency with blood bank software and instrumentation.
• Ability to work independently during night shifts.
• Experience in trauma level I or teaching hospital preferred.
• Must be able to work rotating weekends and holidays.
• Must provide daytime Pacific Time interview availability.

• Certification in Clinical Immunohematology Science.
• Experience with Wellsky and Immucor laboratory instrumentation.

• Start time is typically 2130 hours, may flex to 2000 hours as needed.
• Must be a seasoned traveler in blood bank with no screening exceptions.
• Work independently at night without on-call or floating requirements.
• Scheduling requests due to outside employment will not be considered.
• Facility allows one call-off per two-week pay period.
• Radius for work location is within 50 miles.

• 4 shifts per week, 10 hours each (4x10HR).
• Rotating weekends and holidays are required.
• Shift times primarily overnight starting at 2130, with possible adjustment to 2000.