Reference Laboratory Technician (26874)

Description

• Assists with antigen negative RBCs inventory, equipment maintenance, reagent management, and other duties as assigned in the Reference Laboratory.
• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Assists with antigen negative RBCs inventory.
• Assists with reagent management.
• Receives and stocks supplies.
• Assists with department phone calls.
• Assists with equipment maintenance.
• Assists with in-house red blood cells and antisera.
• Assists with management of adsorbing RBCs.
• Assists in tagging units.
• Assists in importing units.
• Assists in fulfilling ARDP requests and ARDP duties.
• Assists in accessioning of incoming samples.
• Assists with HLA platelet requests.
• Assists with send-out requests
• Assists in filing of completed case reports and other department paperwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned in the Reference Laboratory.

Qualifications

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Ability to interact and communicate with all staff in a professional manner.
• Good communication skills.
• Working knowledge of computers; comfortable learning new programs.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good judgment skills.
• Ability to grasp new concepts quickly.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor and patient information and test results.
• Ability to understand and adhere to internal standard operating procedures.
• Ability to maintain accurate, legible, and complete records.
• Ability to problem solve effectively and efficiently.

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree in science (BS) or equivalent work experience required.

EXPERIENCE

• Clinical or blood bank laboratory experience is preferred.
• Equal Employment Opportunity/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets