What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Services Technician position at Blood Bank of Alaska, Inc.?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Are you interested in being a part of a team that helps to save lives? If that's you, you are in the right place!
Entry Level. No experience needed.
Entry Level. No experience needed.
Full-Time Position
Please Note: You must complete a Blood Bank of Alaska Application for consideration
Please Note: You must complete a Blood Bank of Alaska Application for consideration
Position Title: Laboratory Technician
Department: Product QC Laboratory
Reports To: Laboratory Services Manager
Position(s) Supervised: None
POSITION SUMMARY
- Providing broad support and technical assistance in the product QC laboratory working under the direction of the Laboratory Services management.
- Performing necessary duties for day to day operations in the product QC laboratory.
- Assisting management team with compliance related activities as qualified and other support duties as assigned.
- Working as a team player with other members of the product QC laboratory.
- Demonstrating ownership and accountability for product QC laboratory activities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Operate and maintain instruments used in the laboratory. Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.
- Use blood bank computer systems (e.g., Mediware) to support laboratory procedures.
- Perform routine product qualification testing and monthly quality control of blood components.
- Use aseptic technique to inoculate bacterial bottles while performing platelet QC procedures. Monitor automated bacterial detection system for positive sterilities.
- Perform quality control and periodic maintenance (daily, monthly, quarterly, etc.) on equipment in the QC
Laboratory as required by SOP. - Ship blood component samples to reference laboratories for testing.
- Create and maintain accurate and complete equipment maintenance records, laboratory results and distribution records.
- Practice proper safety techniques in accordance with facility and department SOPs. Immediately reports any mechanical or electrical equipment malfunctions, unsafe conditions or employee, patient or visitor injuries or accidents to management.
- Work within scope of position to investigate and resolve any problems with procedures or processes.
Appropriately notifies and consults with Laboratory Services Director and Medical Director of problems. - Ability to adjust to changes in schedules, working hours as necessary for meeting demands of patient
collection/processing procedure schedule, taking call as necessary. Position may require extended hours at intervals. - Perform Copyholder responsibilities in Q-Pulse.
- Assist with validation processes on equipment and procedures as assigned.
- Work within scope of position to investigate and resolve any problems with procedures or processes.
Appropriately notifies and consults with Laboratory Services management and Medical Director of problems. - Assist in other departmental compliance related support duties as directed by Laboratory Services management.
CUSTOMER INTERACTION/PROBLEM SOLVING
- Must maintain a high standard for conscientious, courteous, and enthusiastic service to internal and external customers, and the public in general.
- Must make customer’s needs a high priority in face-to-face, e-mail or telephone contact.
- Must consistently deliver service in a timely, accurate, professional, and friendly manner.
- Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of donor/patient privacy rights.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, each essential duty (as listed above) must be performed satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Work independently and as a team member to achieve departmental and organization goals and objectives.
- Act honestly and with integrity, showing respect for laws, the rights of others, and Blood Bank of Alaska mission.
- Demonstrate GDP, GLP and GMP.
- Ability to foster a working environment conducive to excellent customer service.
- Strict attention to details.
- Ability to problem solve and use critical thinking to make quality decisions.
- Knowledge of general safety and quality assurance procedures.
- Maintain donor and patient confidentiality.
- Strong writing and computer skills.
- Meet physical demands necessary for effective job performance; must be able to lift heavy boxes (up to 50 lbs.)
EDUCATION
Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in biological science or Associate’s degree with MLT certification. May consider other candidates with previous experience in a similar laboratory environment.
EXPERIENCE
Previous work experience in a blood bank/donor center laboratory preferred.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, ETC.
MT/CLS or MLT or equivalent certification preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Potential hazard due to exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials. The Blood Bank of Alaska follows OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standards in the workplace. BBA provides vaccination for Hepatitis B if desired and provides for personal protective equipment as needed for
the position. Will occasionally be required to work long hours and/or irregular schedule. May be required to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
the position. Will occasionally be required to work long hours and/or irregular schedule. May be required to stand and/or walk for long periods of time. Must be able to lift 50 lbs.