Lab Technician

About the role

Performs basic through advanced testing procedures, under the supervision of a licensed Technologist, on patient and/or donor samples and interprets results in accordance with regulatory guidelines and organizational policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Accepts, verifies and processes incoming blood and blood components or samples of the same
• Performs and interprets various testing procedures on donor and patient specimens as well as blood products, repeating tests where appropriate
• Maintains and monitors required records and files, written or electronic
• Performs quality control, equipment maintenance and calibration as required
• Identifies and resolves potential patient care issues related to transfusion
• Utilizes computer system to obtain necessary data and to record test results
• Participates in the ongoing monitoring for each testing process to identify errors or potential problems leading to errors and takes effective and preventive corrective actions when indicated
• Performs the essential functions of the Lab Assistant as needed

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a biological science or related scientific field from an accredited college or university or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training and or experience
• In Florida, a valid and current Florida Clinical Laboratory Technician license in Immunohematology or Blood Banking
• If working in a state without laboratory personnel licensure requirements, must meet current CLIA requirements for high complexity testing

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to read technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to organize work for timely completion
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Read, write and speak English effectively
• Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Skill in operating office equipment
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Ability to commute with personal transportation
• Ability to report to work during a disaster, public health emergency or other catastrophic event

Skills

• Ability to periodically perform moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds)
• Periodic exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances
• Performance of this job could expose the employee to blood-borne pathogens

Benefits

N/A

Pay

N/A

Schedule

This is a full-time position that will work overnight 900pm - 530am Sunday - Thursday. Schedule flexibility is required.

Candidate must be available to attend training Monday - Friday 900pm to 530am for a period of 3 weeks.