Donor Testing Technician I

3 weeks ago

Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States Innovative Blood Resources Full time


Donor Testing Technician I

Job Locations

US-MN-St. Paul

ID

Category

Laboratory/Technician

Work Location Type

Physical

Type

Regular Full-Time

Overview

Memorial Blood Centers (MBC.ORG), a division of Innovative Blood Resources ), has been saving and sustaining lives since 1948. We supply blood and blood components, state-of-the-art laboratory services, and biomedical expertise to area healthcare partners, national blood centers, biotechnology companies, research institutions, and international clients. Operating 10 donor centers and conducting hundreds of blood drives each month, we are proud to be an independent nonprofit that supplies over 30 area hospitals and more than a dozen air ambulances with life-saving blood-from our community, for our community.



Responsibilities

Summary:

This position precisely and accurately performs sample handling/tracking/testing for one or more of the following: serologic testing for markers of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV), syphilis, cytomegalovirus (CMV), red cell antibody screen, NAT(PCR), Chagas (T CRUZI) and additional viral screening assays on both blood donor and patient samples. Completes all required ancillary duties including reporting of test results, quality control/quality assurance activities and records maintenance. Operates a variety of computer systems and lab equipment, performs periodic equipment maintenance as necessary, performs primary review of test records, monitors and maintains adequate laboratory supplies, provides excellent customer service to both external and internal customers.

Schedule: 3rd Shift, Wednesday - Friday: 8:00pm - 6:30am, Friday 6pm - 4:30am (training time on 1st shift)

Job Responsibilities:

As defined by CLIA, this position is responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results.

A. This position performs tests that are authorized by the CLIA laboratory director and performs tests that require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

B. When performing testing this position must:

  1. Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.
  2. Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
  3. Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
  4. Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
  5. Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the correct personnel.
  6. Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

C. Promote and contribute to a culture of safety through compliance with all safety SOP's to include wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety goggles, gloves, lab coats and proper shoes. Promptly report all safety violation observations and/or safety concerns to the donor testing leadership team.

D. Understands and delivers on customer needs. Utilizes service recovery responses when appropriate. Monitors and addresses customer complaints related to the quality systems.

Benefits: Full Benefits Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, EST, and Retirement Plan



Qualifications

Education:

  • BS degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory sciences with minimum requirement of 6 credits of biology and 6 credits of chemistry completed. Or, BA in core sciences (approval is dependent on transcript review).
  • Graduate of CLIA approved degree program where laboratory experience was obtained and accompanies a working knowledge of good laboratory practices.

Other:

  • Must possess attention to detail, accurate transcription of numbers, good written and oral communication skills, and computer input/retrieval skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment or independently, good decision making skills, ability to work irregular hours or OT as dictated by departmental needs. Must comprehend and apply clinical laboratory procedures and theory.


Innovative Blood Resources is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital/or parental status, age, national origin, citizenship, disability, veterans status, or any other classification protected by applicable Federal, State, or Municipal Law. If you require assistance or accommodations completing our application process, please contact our human resource department at , Monday thru Friday 10-4. We are unable to return phone calls related to checking on the status of job applications successfully submitted electronically.

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