Immunohematology Technician (MT/MLS/MLT) - 2nd shift

LifeServe Blood Center • Johnston, IA

2d • 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.

Benefits

• Vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% contribution after a 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
• Medical and dental coverage
• HSA with employer contribution
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental life insurance

What This Job Offers

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