Laboratory Assistant

1 week ago

Providence, United States Rhode Island Blood Center Full time
In 1979, the Rhode Island Blood Center was established by the hospitals in Rhode Island as a private, not for profit agency to collect, test, and distribute blood products. Today, the Rhode Blood Center is a division of New York Blood Center and is among the nation's premium providers of blood products and services and an integral part of the Rhode Island community's health care system. As of December 2018, the Rhode Island Blood Center employs approximately 320 full- and part-time employees. Our employees are committed to the Blood Center's mission of providing a safe and adequate blood for patients within our community. We seek individuals who are caring and compassionate, who take pride in their work, and are looking for a rewarding experience. At the Rhode Island Blood Center, you not only have a job but also the opportunity to make a difference.

For more information about a career with us, please watch the video below

“Career in Blood” video

This position is responsible for the accurate entry of donor and draw information as well as the selection of the appropriate component plan. This position is also responsible for the precise execution of multiple production steps to produce quality components.

This position reports to the Laboratory Supervisors or others as designated.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Enter and update donor registration and draw information into the computer.
  • Process blood components from whole blood and apheresis donations with proper technique and documentation according to the procedures of the Rhode Island Blood Center Laboratory.
  • Label all blood components including proper checking and documentation according to the procedures of the Rhode Island Blood Center Laboratory.
  • Perform and document quality control procedures on a regular schedule.
  • Recognize equipment malfunctions and evaluate need for adjustment for repairs. Notify Supervisor in writing of any equipment malfunctions or unacceptable component results, as established for each quality control procedure.
  • Organize, process, modify and sterile dock any component as necessary to efficiently deliver quality pooled or split products.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Generate daily reports as required.
  • Read and follow official communications via policy memos and Laboratory Log Book.
  • Read and have familiarity with pertinent sections of the Rhode Island Blood Center Laboratory Procedures Manual and Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.
  • Preparation of biohazardous waste for shipment, (some lifting included)
  • Carry out all procedures in a reasonable time frame as determined by supervisory personnel.
  • Responsible for certain programs and/or projects as may be assigned.
  • Participate in evaluation on new equipment and techniques.
  • Successful participation on annual competency assessment program.
  • The previous statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of competence of work performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma.

Schedule

Full-time second shift with hours starting 3 pm-5 pm and ending 1130 pm-130 am, every other weekend rotation with hours starting 11 am-2 pm and ending 730 pm-1030 pm; holiday rotation.

The proposed hourly wage for this position is $17.91/hour.

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