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Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Blood Bank Location: Orange, CA 92868 Contract Duration: 13+ Weeks Start Date: ASAP
Night Shift | 4 × 10-Hour Shifts
9:30 PM – 7:30 AM, with a potential start-time adjustment to 8:00 PM as needed Minimum
2 Years Certification Required: ASCP-BB Travel
Required – Seasoned Blood Bank Traveler Charting System: Epic On-Call: No Floating: No Weekend/Holiday Requirement: Rotating weekends and holidays Guaranteed Hours: Facility may cancel one shift per two-week pay period Local Radius: 50 miles; contact the Account Manager for local pay rates Job Reference: #MLST1 Position Overview We are seeking an experienced Clinical Laboratory Scientist specializing in Blood Bank to support a high-volume, acute care hospital in Orange, California.
The ideal candidate must have recent blood bank experience, prior travel experience in a blood bank setting, and the ability to work independently during overnight shifts. The clinician will work in a large, 426-bed Magnet-designated hospital, processing approximately 30–50 samples daily, including a high volume of type-and-screen and crossmatch testing. Candidates must demonstrate strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and confidence working independently in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
Key Responsibilities Perform blood bank testing, including ABO/Rh typing, antibody screening and identification, and crossmatching. Conduct AHG crossmatches, immediate-spin crossmatches, electronic crossmatches, and antibody typing using the tube method. Perform direct antiglobulin tests (DAT), indirect Coombs testing, antigen typing, and cold agglutinin testing.
Complete cord blood evaluations, Rhogam screening, and transfusion reaction investigations. Handle blood products, including thawing, cooling, storage, and component modification as required. Process, accession, receive, transport, and properly label specimens.
Operate blood bank software and instrumentation to support accurate and efficient laboratory workflows. Report test results accurately and maintain appropriate documentation in Epic. Follow established quality assurance, quality control, infection prevention, and laboratory safety procedures.
Maintain compliance with specimen identification, handling, storage, and hazardous material protocols. Independently manage overnight laboratory responsibilities while maintaining accuracy and patient safety. Required Qualifications Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical laboratory experience .
Recent/current Blood Bank experience within the last 2 years. Prior travel experience as a seasoned Blood Bank traveler is mandatory. First-time travelers will not be accepted.
Epic experience is mandatory. ASCP-BB certification required. Previous experience working in a large hospital with approximately 300 or more beds.
Experience with high-volume blood bank testing, including type-and-screen and crossmatch procedures. Demonstrated ability to work independently during overnight shifts. Experience with blood bank software is mandatory; experience with WellSky or Immucor is preferred.
Trauma Level I experience required. Strong attention to detail, critical-thinking skills, and the ability to work confidently in a high-volume laboratory environment. Technical Skills Blood Bank ABO/Rh typing and antibody screening/identification AHG crossmatch and immediate-spin/IgG crossmatch Antibody and antigen typing Direct antiglobulin test (DAT) Electronic crossmatch Indirect Coombs testing Cold agglutinins Cord blood evaluation Rhogam screening Transfusion reaction workups Blood product handling, thawing, cooling, and storage Blood bank software and instrumentation Specimen Processing and Handling Specimen accessioning and receipt Specimen collection and transport Pipetting and specimen processing Proper specimen identification and labeling Accurate reporting of laboratory results Professional Knowledge and Skills Blood specimen storage Quality assurance and quality control Hazardous materials and MSDS procedures Proper laboratory waste disposal Transmission-based precautions Compliance with laboratory safety protocols Facility Highlights Facility Type: Acute Care Hospital Hospital Designation: Magnet Total Staffed Beds: 426 Charting System: Epic Parking: Free parking available # 26-37577 (M)
About the role
The ideal candidate must have recent blood bank experience, prior travel experience in a blood bank setting, and the ability to work independently during overnight shifts.