What are the responsibilities and job description for the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Technician II position at San Diego Blood Bank?
Position Title: Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Technician II
FLSA: Full-time (40 hours/week), Non-exempt (hourly) plus benefits
Salary: $25.25 - $31.50 per hour
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8 hour shift
Location: SDBB HQ - 3636 Gateway Center Dr, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92102
Are you passionate about making a real difference in your community? Are you looking for a job where you can contribute to a meaningful cause and grow professionally? If so, San Diego Blood Bank invites you to join our dynamic & diverse team dedicated to the mission of saving & improving lives through blood and biotherapies.
WHY CHOOSE SDBB?
At San Diego Blood Bank, we provide Southern California regional hospitals with a wide range of blood banking services. These include blood collection, component preparation, plateletpheresis, plasmapheresis, leukapheresis, washed blood, frozen blood, autologous storage, designated donation services, and a reference laboratory. San Diego Blood Bank’s Cord Blood Banking Program provides lifesaving stem cell transplants to patients worldwide.
Founded in 1950, San Diego Blood Bank has been an important institution in the San Diego community for decades. Today, SDBB is continuing to grow to meet the changing needs of our healthcare community.
San Diego Blood Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization also operating as Southern California Blood Bank. We serve hospitals in San Diego, Los Angeles and Orange Counties. We are the primary blood provider to Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego and the safety net for hospitals in our region. Every year, more than 150,000 units of blood provided by San Diego Blood Bank are transfused into patients of all ages, socio-economic and ethnic backgrounds throughout Southern California. These patients are struggling with life-threatening medical conditions including cancer and other blood disorders, severe burns, organ transplants, emergency surgery, trauma, childbirth complications and more.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE (Key Responsibilities):
- Performs all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs and external regulations.
- Directly communicates with hospitals and internal customers.
- Assures appropriate storage of all blood components.
- Operates and maintains critical laboratory equipment.
- Reports and assists in investigating deviation reports via the Quality Management System.
- Participates in department meetings and educational programs.
- Evaluates acceptability of incoming samples and performs electronic data entry to ensure appropriate testing is performed.
- Records and maintains accurate manual and electronic records.
- Assist with validations, special projects, and new process developments.
- Monitors and maintains supply inventory levels.
- Maintains a clean, safe, and organized laboratory environment.
- Assist with morning reports.
- Processes Reference Hold Units.
- Runs Ethnic reports.
- Pulls retention tubes for testing.
- Assists with Donor red cell antibodies - worksheets, logs, labeling.
- Prepares adsorbing cells.
- Clerical functions - answer telephone, supply inventory, copying, filing.
- Assist with special projects.
- Freezes rare cells and serum.
- Manufactures Rh controls for internal and external customers.
- Prepares positive and negative antibody quality controls.
- Documents and completes donor antibody reports.
- Maintains reagent and consumable inventory- monthly count, ordering, receipt, quarantine, and release.
- Perform daily, weekly, quarterly, and yearly equipment maintenance as needed.
- Ship IRL samples, units, and perform billing.
- Interacts with clients in a professional and friendly manner.
- Understands and adheres to the policies, procedures and standards as developed as part of the San Diego Blood Bank Compliance Program.
- Perform other related duties assigned or requested
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (Minimum Qualifications)
- Strong interest in medical field or life sciences
- Bachelor’s of Science degree in a related field from an accredited college or university
- Two to three years of related laboratory experience including experience with filtering RBC, irradiation, plasma processing, sample management, and quality control on blood products
- Ability to use general laboratory equipment, such as but not limited to centrifuges, heat sealer, sterile docking device, refrigerators/freezers, sterile hood, cell counter, etc.)
- Ability to use Blood Establishment Computer System (BECS)
- Must be detail-oriented, well organized, and display good time management skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work under pressure and stressful situations
- Must be able to stand or sit long hours.
- Must be able to work on a computer 4 – 8 hours a day.
- May be required to lift up to 40 pounds.
- Ability to communicate clearly in English, written and oral.
BENEFITS FOR YOU
We take care of you, while you take care of others. As a mission-based organization, we believe our team needs great support to do great work. Our comprehensive benefits help you in balancing home and work. With our resources and perks, you have amazing possibilities at the San Diego Blood Bank including:
- Employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for employer sponsored health benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision plans)
- Earn up to 120 hours of paid vacation in your first year.
- 7 paid Holidays 1 personal holiday provided annually.
- 40 hours of paid sick time provided annually.
- 403b retirement plan with 3% employer match starting on your first day.
- Employee Assistance Program - Free for employees and their families
- Service Awards and recognition.
Apply now! Join our team to make a difference every day.
The San Diego Blood Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The San Diego Blood Bank is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $25 - $32
