Medical Laboratory Technologist I

3 days ago


Seattle, Washington, United States Bloodworks Full time
Job Title: Medical Laboratory Technologist I

Join Bloodworks Northwest as a Medical Laboratory Technologist I in our Compatibility Lab. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in promoting and advancing the mission of Bloodworks in saving lives by achieving excellence in Transfusion Service.

Responsibilities:
  • Perform immunohematology procedures under routine and emergency protocols for the purpose of antibody detection, compatibility testing, simple antibody identification, and investigation of transfusion reactions.
  • Understand special protocols for blood orders, including Pediatrics, Open Heart surgery, Liver Transplantation, ECMO, HSCT, and other special transfusion protocols.
  • Process transfusion instructions from transplant programs and issue blood components via electronic cross-match and remote release via the HaemoBank.
  • Report results of tests performed to physicians, other healthcare professionals, and institutions.
  • Maintain annual competency in computer down, downtime database, and emergency preparedness SOPs.
  • Operate and perform maintenance on equipment and automation used in compatibility testing and component preparation.
  • Communicate equipment failures and take appropriate corrective action per organizational SOP for Control of Equipment Failure and Malfunction.
  • Respond to temperature alarms and appropriately document abnormal occurrences and variances from SOP using the ETQ-Reliance system.
  • Participate in quality activities, including the development and monitoring of quality indicators.
Requirements:
  • Must qualify as Testing Personnel, High Complexity Testing, under CLIA personnel requirements found in Subpart M of the Code of Federal Regulations.
  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or chemical, physical, or biological sciences.
  • Current certification as Blood Bank Technologist (BB-ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS-ASCP), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT-ASCP) or equivalent is required.
  • Prior laboratory testing experience is strongly preferred.
Working Conditions:

This is a highly regulated position and is subject to meeting various regulatory agency and accrediting body rules and regulations. The position requires extensive computer work, occasional heavy lifting, extended periods of standing, as well as infrequent off-shift work and extensive close work.

As this is an essential position with direct responsibility to donors and/or patients, the incumbent should be prepared to work intermittent overtime, extended and/or consecutive shifts, and/or possibly at a different location during periods of inclement weather or other emergencies.

Weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts/hours are required in this position. Work is performed in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This position has direct exposure to blood-borne pathogens.

Bloodworks is a community-supported non-profit organization. As such, the incumbent can expect to work with volunteers.

Schedule: 3rd shift; 9:00 pm-7:30 am.

Benefits and Perks:

Employees regularly scheduled for 24+ hours per week are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family coverage also available.

Also, able to participate in retirement plans (401a & 401b), consolidated paid leave program weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service), subsidized backup childcare program, subsidized transit program, educational reimbursement.

Candidates hired from outside of our service area may be eligible for a relocation assistance bonus**Conditions apply

Bloodworks Northwest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.



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