Laboratory Technologist-Blood Bank
About The Position
The Laboratory Technologist performs laboratory testing procedures and provides clinical result interpretation according to established procedures, ensuring quality standards are met. The Laboratory Technologist performs tests in compliance with established departmental standards. The Technologist reviews and verifies results to ensure data validity and interprets results. This position applies appropriate procedural techniques related to specimen procurement and handling, instrument operation, operator maintenance, application of universal precautions and inventory monitoring. The Technologist also participates in the evaluation of new equipment and troubleshoots equipment problems as needed. The Laboratory Technologist performs and documents quality control procedures and proficiency testing in accordance with established parameters and standards. This position works with the Laboratory Supervisor/ Manager to resolve quality control, patient or procedural problems and recommends enhancements to laboratory procedures. This position supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service, participates in performance improvement efforts and demonstrating a commitment to team work and cooperation.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and completion of an accredited medical technology program or meets FDA qualifications for CLIA (1988 Clinical Lab Improvement Amendments) standards for all laboratory and high complexity testing.
- MT/MLS ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) eligible or equivalent and required from 18 months of hire date or transfer
- Certification must be maintained if not grandfathered from the Board of Registry (BOR) and requires participation in 12 CEUs annually.
- Demonstrates the ability to perform the department specific competencies as listed on the Assessment and Evaluation Tool.
- Strict compliance with laboratory Fraud and Abuse policies and requirements is an employment condition.
- Must have the ability to distinguish colors.
- Potential for exposure to the hazards and risk of the hospital environment, including exposure to infectious disease, blood-borne pathogens, hazardous substances, and potential injury.
- This position demands increased amounts of standing, bending and manual manipulation, as well as some light lifting up to 20lbs.
Responsibilities
- Performs laboratory testing procedures
- Provides clinical result interpretation
- Ensures quality standards are met
- Performs tests in compliance with established departmental standards
- Reviews and verifies results to ensure data validity
- Interprets results
- Applies appropriate procedural techniques related to specimen procurement and handling, instrument operation, operator maintenance, application of universal precautions and inventory monitoring
- Participates in the evaluation of new equipment
- Troubleshoots equipment problems
- Performs and documents quality control procedures and proficiency testing
- Works with the Laboratory Supervisor/ Manager to resolve quality control, patient or procedural problems
- Recommends enhancements to laboratory procedures
- Supports organizational goals by providing quality customer service
- Participates in performance improvement efforts
- Demonstrates a commitment to team work and cooperation
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental & Vision Insurance
- Retirement Plans with employer contributions
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement to support your educational goals
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for healthcare and dependent care
- Wellness Programs to help you thrive
- Voluntary Benefits, including Pet Insurance and more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
