Job Description

General Summary of Position Performs a variety of routine and special laboratory procedures in the blood bank department of clinical laboratory. Evaluates and reports results for use in patient diagnosis and treatment. Working hours for this role is 3pm-11:30pm, one 8 hour shift per week, and every third weekend. Training will occur on day shift until competent to transition to evening shift.

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Maintains inventory supply; stocks and maintains neat, orderly work area.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment in areas of assignment; troubleshoots problems; and validates and documents information as required per standard protocol.
• Participates in surveys, conducts established quality control of procedures, evaluates results, implements corrective action when indicated, and ensures accuracy of test results.
• Performs a wide variety of routine and special procedures following prescribed protocol and using manual or automated methods; calculates and reports results as established; consults with pathologist regarding difficult analysis or abnormal findings.
• Prepares and evaluates statistical data, cost analysis, and daily tallies for monthly reports.
• Prepares, evaluates, and labels reagents, media, etc., per procedure.
• Processes specimens ensuring accuracy of identification; confidentiality of information; and appropriate preparation, storage, and transportation; may perform specimen procurement as required.
• Sets up and evaluates new procedures; performs comparison studies for linearity, precision, accuracy, etc.; and determines normal ranges.
• Trains new employees and students. Instructs others in new procedures; evaluates and documents performance.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary quality and service improvement teams.

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or closely related field required .
  Licenses and Certifications
  • ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathologist ASCP preferred.
  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.
    This position has a hiring range of $34.98 - $62.52

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