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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology program.
• 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 established procedures; identify 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.
• Meet on-call needs as required, including at least one holiday.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Prescription plan
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Vacation, personal, and sick days
• Fitness/gym reimbursement
• Retirement savings plan