Donor Testing Technician I

Memorial Blood Centers • Saint Paul, MN

70d • $27

About The Position

Founded in 1948, Memorial Blood Centers (MBC), operated by New York Blood Center Enterprises, is one of the largest community-based, nonprofit blood collection and distribution organizations in the United States. MBC operates 10 donor centers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin and provides blood products, accredited reference lab services, infectious disease testing, and IVF/Reproductive Medicine services to 41 area hospitals. To learn more, visit mbc.org/about-us.

Requirements

• BS degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory sciences with minimum requirement of 6 credits of biology and 6 credits of chemistry completed.
• Graduate of CLIA approved degree program where laboratory experience was obtained and accompanies a working knowledge of good laboratory practices.
• Must possess attention to detail, accurate transcription of numbers, good written and oral communication skills, and computer input/retrieval skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment or independently, good decision making skills, ability to work irregular hours or OT as dictated by departmental needs.
• Must comprehend and apply clinical laboratory procedures and theory.
• Ability to stand and walk 2/3 of the day and lift up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Precisely and accurately performs sample handling/tracking/testing for serologic testing for markers of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV, HTLV, syphilis, CMV, red cell antibody screen, NAT(PCR), Chagas and additional viral screening assays on both blood donor and patient samples.
• Completes all required ancillary duties including reporting of test results, quality control/quality assurance activities and records maintenance.
• Operates a variety of computer systems and lab equipment, performs periodic equipment maintenance as necessary.
• Performs primary review of test records, monitors and maintains adequate laboratory supplies.
• Provides excellent customer service to both external and internal customers.
• Follows the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
• Maintains records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adheres to the laboratory's quality control policies, documents all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Identifies problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either corrects the problems or immediately notifies the correct personnel.
• Documents all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.
• Promotes and contributes to a culture of safety through compliance with all safety SOP's.
• Understands and delivers on customer needs, utilizes service recovery responses when appropriate, and monitors and addresses customer complaints related to the quality systems.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, and sick days.
• Opportunity to participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan with a generous employer contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree