Laboratory Technician 1, Blood & Platelet Center

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.
* Prepare, load, and transport supplies and equipment in a Commercial Motor Vehicle to and from mobile blood drives, including setting up/breaking down mobile workstations to assist with event coordination.
* 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.
Additional Details:
The work schedule is considered a 4/10 schedule, with 10-hour shifts spanning Monday to Friday, along with rotating weekends and holidays. Shifts may vary between 5:00am to 10:00am start times, based on operational needs.
Salary Range: $26.39 - $34.86/hour

Qualifications * Hold a current, valid Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification, along with 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.