3rd Shift Reference Lab Technologist-Bethlehem, PA

HCSC•Bethlehem, PA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Miller-Keystone Blood Center is a not-for-profit organization that provides blood products to hospitals in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Reference Lab Technologist ensures the accuracy and completeness of reference laboratory workups while performing routine to complex immunohematology testing. The role is based at the Bethlehem location and reports to the Reference Lab Supervisor. The normal schedule is 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Training is scheduled Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., until fully trained. On-call responsibilities occur as needed and include at least one holiday. The anticipated starting hourly rate is $30 and is commensurate with experience. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant laboratory science or medical technology program. At least two years of healthcare or clinical laboratory experience and applicable ASCP certification are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program, from an accredited institution.
Demonstrated competency in laboratory testing, quality control, and equipment operation.
Proficiency with laboratory information systems and related software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to document results accurately.
Manual dexterity and visual acuity sufficient to perform laboratory procedures, including microscopy.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule based on operational needs.
Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of experience in a healthcare or clinical laboratory.
MLS/MT, BB, or SBB certification through ASCP.

Responsibilities

Perform and document quality control, equipment maintenance, and instrument checks according to standard operating procedures; follow procedures when test systems fall outside acceptable performance limits.
Receive, handle, and process specimens; perform ABO/Rh testing, discrepancy resolution, routine to complex antibody identification, platelet serology, hemoglobin S testing, and antigen typing.
Coordinate procurement of special and rare blood products and complete required documentation and data entry.
Prepare, process, and label blood components, including washed RBCs, glycerolized and deglycerolized RBCs, and other specialized products.
Provide accurate written reports and verbal consultation regarding transfusion recommendations and immunohematology findings; maintain complete and accurate patient testing and proficiency testing records.
Perform proficiency testing in the same manner as patient testing and ensure work complies with SOPs, organizational policies, cGMP requirements, and applicable regulatory and accrediting standards.
Use independent judgment to resolve situations not specifically addressed by procedures; identify and address issues affecting test performance or reporting, initiate corrective action, escalate concerns to the Department Head or designee as appropriate, and document deviations and corrective actions.
Assist the Department Head with assigned responsibilities and support high-quality service to internal and external customers.
Fulfill on-call responsibilities as needed, including at least one holiday.