Blood Bank Technologist - FT - Evenings - $20K Sign on Bonus - MRH

About the role

The entry level Technologist in the Blood Bank's Clinical Laboratory is responsible for performing, evaluating, and reporting of technical laboratory testing on patient specimens for use in the transfusion of blood products. They follow established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice.

Responsibilities

• Performs and maintains competency in the technical and related work of the Blood Bank Laboratory.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Safety in Blood Banking including biological, chemical and radiation safety.
• Serves as a resource to laboratory staff and other clinical staff.
• Serves as Charge Technologist. Assesses competency of team members. May instruct and observe student technologists.
• Appropriately detects, evaluates and reports suspected complications experienced by transfusion recipients. Consistently completes Transfusion Reaction Investigation thoroughly and accurately, before submitting for supervisory and medical director review.
• Processes and labels blood components including, aliquoting, washing red cells, irradiating, thawing frozen products and pooling according to standard operating procedures.
• Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments, and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner.
• Accessions patient specimens for tests and blood product orders. Performs, but not limited to, pre-transfusion testing such as ABO/Rh, antibody screening, antibody identification, DAT and crossmatch. Performs other immunohematology tests as requested according to standard operating procedure.
• Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols. Issues blood products upon request by performing an accurate clerical check of patient and donor information by cross-referencing requests with Blood Bank data according to standard operating procedure.
• Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Technology from an accredited college or university.
• State of Florida (FL) Clinical Lab Technologist License.
• No prior work experience required.

Skills

• Intermediate knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers.
• Intermediate knowledge of laboratory information systems.
• Critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, performance with high levels of accuracy, and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.

Pay

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Every other weekend required.