Immunohematology Technician (MT/MLS/MLT/SBB) - 3rd shift

LifeServe Blood Center • Johnston, IA

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About The Position

LifeServe Blood Center is a nonprofit, community-based blood center that has served local hospitals and patients since 1947. It provides blood products to more than 175 hospitals, primarily in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Illinois. The Immunohematology Technician performs moderate- and high-complexity laboratory testing to ensure accurate results and high-quality blood products.

The schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with some flexibility potentially available. The employee must be available to train on first shift during the week for the first 4–6 months. Some on-call responsibilities are required. A $4 night-shift differential is available for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m. Offers are contingent on successful completion of pre-employment, post-offer drug testing and background checks.

Requirements

• Current certification as a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT), Medical Technologist (MT), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), or Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB).
• Associate degree in laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or equivalent.
• Meet current CLIA and AABB requirements for testing personnel.
• Working knowledge and experience using computer systems.
• Availability to train on first shift during the week for the first 4–6 months.
• Availability for some on-call responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology or in a chemical, physical, or biological science.

Responsibilities

• Perform immunohematology test procedures according to established policies and standard operating procedures.
• Review and report patient testing results.
• Perform and document quality control, calibration, and maintenance tasks.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document problems that may affect the accuracy, completion, or release of test results.
• Assist with writing, reviewing, and evaluating standard operating procedures as assigned.
• Assist with validation of new equipment and test methodologies as assigned.
• Assist with teaching and training students and staff members as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality of LifeServe Blood Center donor, employee, financial, and proprietary records and information.

Benefits

• Vision coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% contribution after one year and at least 1,000 service hours.
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans.
• Flexible spending accounts for health, limited-purpose, and dependent care.
• Full-time team members also receive medical and dental coverage, an HSA with employer contribution, life and AD&D insurance, and supplemental life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree