Job Posting for Lab Technician at The Blood Connection
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24 Days PTO! - Use it, Cash it, Roll it
Potential Company Bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement
401k Retirement Plan
Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and Dental)
Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
Short and Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Basic Life Insurance
Schedule
2nd shift: Friday to Sunday (start time between 1:00pm - 3:00pm; end time between 11:30pm - 1:30am); other day flexible
3rd shift: Friday to Sunday (7:30pm - flexible end time); other days flexible
Shift Differentials
Extra $1.50/hr. after 7:00pm; extra $2.00/hr. on the weekend
Position Overview
A Testing Lab (Immunohematology) Specialist is a clinical laboratory scientist with a broad knowledge of procedures routinely performed in a medical laboratory and a working knowledge of all procedures performed in a relevant specialty area.
Primarily involves the application of this knowledge through the performance of analytical related tasks using blood or blood products, the correlation of test results and the solution of testing problems, and the continued development of operational skills through daily workload responsibilities.
Essential Functions
Reference Lab:
Performs sickle cell testing
Performs platelet cross-matching
Performs RBC cross-matching
Performs ABO/Rh on patients
Performs antigen typing
Performs quality control
Correlates laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment
Teaches MLT students during clinical rotation
Performs antibody identification procedures
Fills blood orders
Maintains adequate inventory of rare frozen blood
Rotates on-call responsibilities
Laboratory Computer
Uses the LIS to manage donor-testing information generated by automated testing equipment
Quarantining/Discarding Blood Components
Identifies products that require quarantine or discard due to non-conforming test results and communicates information to the component lab
Equipment Care
Performs calibration of equipment as needed
Performs maintenance procedures as indicated by equipment manufacturer’s recommendations
Miscellaneous
Other duties as assigned or required
Minimum Qualifications
MLT/MT Degree strongly preferred or Associates Degree in Laboratory Science or one of the following:
Completion of a clinical lab training program or
3 months training in each specialty in which high complexity testing is performed
60 semester hours including 24 semesters of medical lab technology;
60 semester hours including 24 hours of science that includes 6 hours chemistry, 6 hours biology and 12 hours chemistry, biology, or medical lab tech in any combination and laboratory training that includes either:
ASCP certification required either before or after employment
Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
Ability to work with all levels and in a diverse work environment
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers
Physical Demands
Lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing up to 50 pounds
Repetitive sitting to standing movement throughout a shift
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