Acute Care, Antibodies, Banking Services, Blood Bank, Clinical Competency, Clinical Laboratory, Epic Beaker (Laboratory), Epic Systems, Hospital, Immunohematology, Instrumentation, Training/Teaching
Start Date: July 28, 2026
Location: Orange County, California
Schedule: Night shift, 4x10-hour shifts (9:30 PM - 7:30 AM, with potential flex to 8:00 PM start). Rotating weekends and holidays required. High-volume setting processing 30-50 samples per day with extensive type/screen and crossmatch workload. Clinician will work independently during night shifts.
Highlights:- 426-bed acute care teaching hospital with Magnet designation and Level I Trauma certification
- High-volume blood bank position requiring independent clinical judgment and confidence working autonomously
- Epic Beaker charting system with advanced blood bank software and Immucor instrumentation
- Exposure to complex cases including trauma, transfusion reactions, and antibody identification
- 91-day assignment in a sophisticated hospital laboratory environment
- Free parking provided
Requirements:- Active California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license required prior to start
- ASCP-BB or ACP-BB certification required; Clinical Immunohematology Scientist certification preferred
- Minimum 2 years of recent blood bank experience required
- Seasoned travel experience specifically in blood bank settings required
- Recent or current blood bank experience within the past 2 years required
- Large hospital experience (300+ beds) required
- Level I Trauma center experience required; teaching hospital experience preferred
- Epic experience required
- Blood bank software experience required (Wellsky and Immucor instrumentation preferred)
- Must be comfortable working independently with high-volume workload
- LA fire card within 30 days required
- Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
Why Join Us?This assignment offers the opportunity to work in a prestigious Magnet-designated acute care facility with advanced laboratory technology and a challenging patient population. You'll gain valuable experience in a high-volume blood bank environment while working independently and showcasing your expertise. Competitive travel compensation package includes guaranteed hours and comprehensive support throughout your 91-day assignment.