Clinical Laboratory Scientist – Blood Bank
San Mateo, California
San Mateo Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Clinical Lab Scientist

Location: San Mateo, California
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a Generalist Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) with blood bank experience, including crossmatch and antibody workups (antibody identification). Prior experience with Epic Beaker and Safetrace TX is preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) license in California
• Minimum of 1 year Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) experience, including experience within the last year
• Blood bank experience including antibody identification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background check within 30 days of start, including 7-year work/living history and sex offender check.
• Driver’s license or state ID (color copy required).
• I9 verification and E-Verify attestation.
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including clearance of communicable diseases.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 1 year of start.
• N95 fit test within 1 year of start (Max Air CAPR acceptable if N95 test failed).
• Immunization and titer requirements:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine within 10 years or annual declination.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray if positive.
  • Titers for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, and Varicella with boosters as needed.
• Flu vaccine or facility-specific declination required during flu season (Oct 1 – Mar 31).
• COVID-19 vaccination highly recommended but not required; candidates must provide proof of vaccination, medical/religious exemption, or declination.
• HIPAA manual review and acknowledgement prior to start.

Certifications

• Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA provider or instructor card required.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) not required for this role.
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, CHEMO, etc.) not applicable unless specified by unit.

Additional Notes

• Monthly checks for EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG required.
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required.
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam required as applicable.
• Core competency exams required as applicable.
• Facility-specific COVID-19 vaccination confirmation and flu declination forms required if applicable.

This position is ideal for a Clinical Lab Scientist with solid blood bank experience looking for a travel contract opportunity in California.