MLT) - 1st shift

LifeServe Blood Center•Johnston, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeServe Blood Center is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served the needs of local hospitals and patients in our regions since 1947. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe provides blood products to more than 175 hospitals primarily in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Illinois. This position is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity laboratory testing in a manner that ensures accurate test results and the highest quality blood products for our customers.

Requirements

Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT), Medical Technology (MT), or Medical Laboratory Specialist (MLS) certification required
Associate's degree in laboratory science; or medical laboratory technology (or equivalent) required
Must meet current CLIA and AABB requirements for testing personnel
Working knowledge and experience working on computer system required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in medical technology; or a chemical, physical, or biological science preferred

Responsibilities

Perform immunohematology test procedures according to established policy and SOP
Perform review and reporting of patient testing reports
Perform and document quality control, calibration, and maintenance tasks
Identify, troubleshoot, and document problems that may influence the accuracy, completion or releasing of test results
Assist with writing, review and evaluation of SOPs as assigned
Assist with validation of new equipment and test methodologies as assigned
Assist with teaching and training of students and staff members as assigned
Maintains confidentiality of LifeServe Blood Center donor, employee, financial and proprietary records, and information at all times.