Part-Time Components Lab Technician

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers • Atlanta, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is currently seeking Part-Time Components Lab Technicians in Dunwoody, GA. A Components Lab Technician is responsible for the safe handling and processing of blood and blood components with consistency and precision. The selected candidate will be working in a highly regulated environment to prepare components intended for transfusion.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license; must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements
• Must be able to work evenings, rotating weekends and holidays
• Ability to work consistently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Must have good manual dexterity and the ability to operate equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form
• Ability to do basic math including addition, subtraction, proportions, percentages, scientific notation, etc.
• Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, grasping and repetitive motion.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a laboratory setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepare blood and blood products
• Perform the lab audit process which includes the quarantine, release and disposal of blood products based on disease testing results
• Filter blood using dockable filters to provide leuko-reduced products
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of instruments and department
• Data processing and input
• Label all available apheresis products and quarantine/discard products, as necessary

Benefits

• LifeSouth is a Drug-Free and Tobacco-Free Workplace.
• LifeSouth complies with all laws and regulations associated with the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and the Americans with Disability Act (ADA).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED