Reference Laboratory Technician (28196)

LifeStream • San Bernardino, CA

2d • $18 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Assists with antigen negative RBCs inventory, equipment maintenance, reagent management, and other duties as assigned in the Reference Laboratory. This role requires a Bachelor's Degree in science or equivalent work experience. The technician will be responsible for various tasks including managing inventory, maintaining equipment, handling reagents, and fulfilling requests within the Reference Laboratory.

Requirements

• Ability to interact and communicate with all staff in a professional manner.
• Good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers; comfortable learning new programs.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good judgment skills.
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor and patient information and test results.
• Ability to understand and adhere to internal standard operating procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate, legible, and complete records.
• Ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently.
• Bachelor’s Degree in science (BS) or equivalent work experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Clinical or blood bank laboratory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with antigen negative RBCs inventory.
• Assists with reagent management.
• Receives and stocks supplies.
• Assists with department phone calls.
• Assists with equipment maintenance.
• Assists with in-house red blood cells and antisera.
• Assists with management of adsorbing RBCs.
• Assists in tagging units.
• Assists in importing units.
• Assists in fulfilling ARDP requests and ARDP duties.
• Assists in accessioning of incoming samples.
• Assists with HLA platelet requests.
• Assists with send-out requests.
• Assists in filing of completed case reports and other department paperwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned in the Reference Laboratory.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level