Processing Lab Tech I

Gulf Coast Blood•Houston, TX

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate supervision of Shift Supervisor or other manager, this position processes samples received in accordance with regulations and enter requisition and donor information into the computer. Just For You: Free Medical Center Parking. Career advancement. Engaging and exciting opportunity to SAVE LIVES. Tips to thrive in our culture: Embody our Core Values of Commitment, Integrity, and Respect Work to actively create experiences that inspire others to save lives, each and every day. Embrace doing it right, making connections, and creating desired experiences. Comply with all organizational policies and standards, including safety rules, and be willing to report actual and potential violations to the appropriate supervisor or manager.

Requirements

High School Diploma: No previous experience or training required.

Nice To Haves

One year laboratory and/or assembly production experience.

Responsibilities

Quarantines units as required and follows all safety regulations concerning the handling of biohazard materials to include cleaning work area, centrifuges, and master trays.
Processes sample tubes by centrifuging and placing in master trays in correct order and enters tubes into LB-Trays in the computer.
Processes outside testing samples by recording (on outside testing sheet) applying GC bar codes and entering in the computer with correct client code.
Performs computer searches, matches, verifications, and printouts as assigned and identifies possible tube errors through use of computer assisted programs.
Initiates troubleshooting of equipment and resolution of problems and reports outcome to Supervisor.
Records refrigerator and freezer temperatures and discards old samples and stores test tubes in the refrigerator.
Picks up samples from client and responds to client concerns in a timely and courteous manner.
Complete at least 12 hours continuing education per year.
Additional duties as assigned.