Testing Lab Technician (Piedmont)
About The Position
A Testing Laboratory Technician is a clinical laboratory scientist with broad knowledge of procedures routinely performed in a medical laboratory and working knowledge of procedures in a relevant specialty area. The role applies this knowledge to analytical tasks involving blood or blood products, correlates test results, solves testing problems, and develops operational skills through daily workload responsibilities. The position performs donor testing and bacterial detection testing, uses the laboratory information system to manage donor-testing information, identifies blood components requiring quarantine or discard, maintains and calibrates laboratory equipment, and performs hematology analyses. Other duties may be assigned or required. Available shifts are Monday–Friday, 9:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., or Friday–Sunday, 8:00 p.m.–8:30 a.m.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, or a bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, or a Bachelor of Science degree in a life science plus up to two years’ experience in a clinical laboratory.
- ASCP certification is required for associate-level degrees (MLT).
- Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously with patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers.
- Thorough understanding of methodologies and operating principles used in a blood center.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers.
Nice To Haves
- MLT/MT certification is strongly preferred.
- Job-related experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform automated ABO/Rh testing on donor samples.
- Perform automated syphilis testing on donor samples.
- Perform manual RPR testing on donors with reactive TP results.
- Perform automated CMV testing on donor samples.
- Perform automated antibody screens on donor samples.
- Perform automated ELISA testing to detect viral antibodies and/or antigens in donors and/or patients.
- Perform automated nucleic acid testing on donor samples.
- Perform bacterial detection testing on platelet apheresis products.
- Use the LIS to manage donor-testing information generated by automated testing equipment.
- Identify products requiring quarantine or discard due to non-confirming test results and communicate this information to the component lab.
- Perform quality control for equipment used in the donor-testing lab.
- Calibrate equipment as needed.
- Perform equipment maintenance according to manufacturer recommendations.
- Perform automated cell counts on donor and patient samples.
- Perform automated cell counts on manufactured blood components as indicated.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
