Donor Testing Technician I - Clinical Laboratory Technician

Summary: Innovative Blood Resources is dedicated to providing lifesaving blood products and services. The Donor Testing Technician I is responsible for performing sample handling, testing, and reporting for various serologic tests, while ensuring compliance with quality control and safety procedures. Responsibilities: - As defined by CLIA, this position is responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results - 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 - When performing testing this position must: - Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results - Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens - Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed - Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance - 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 - Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications - 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 - Understands and delivers on customer needs. Utilizes service recovery responses when appropriate. Monitors and addresses customer complaints related to the quality systems Required Qualifications: - BS degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory sciences with minimum requirement of 6 credits of biology and 6 credits of chemistry completed - BA in core sciences (approval is dependent on transcript review) - MLT with Associate of Science Degree - Graduate of CLIA approved degree program where laboratory experience was obtained and accompanies a working knowledge of good laboratory practices - 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 - Ability to stand and walk 2/3 of the day and lift up to 25 lbs Required Skills: Serologic Testing, Hepatitis B Testing, Hepatitis C Testing, HIV Testing, HTLV Testing, Syphilis Testing, Cytomegalovirus Testing, Red Cell Antibody Screening, NAT (PCR) Testing, Chagas (T CRUZI) Testing, Viral Screening Assays, Specimen Handling, Sample Tracking, Quality Control, Quality Assurance, Laboratory Equipment Operation, Laboratory Information Systems, Clinical Laboratory Procedures, Laboratory Practices, Computer Input, Retrieval, Decision Making Benefits: Comprehensive benefits (including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, and sick days), Opportunity to participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan with a generous employer contribution