IRL Technologist – Blood Bank Technology Program

IRL Technologist – Blood Bank Technology Program

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or Chemistry
• 1 year of blood banking experience
• Minimum MLT (ASCP) certification
• Licensure if required by state
• Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers
• Basic understanding of basic computer applications including Word
• Ability to work on a team

Responsibilities

• May perform telephone consultation including receiving and completing orders for antigen negative products
• Perform duties associated with receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples
• Perform duties associated with supply and reagent management to include ordering, receiving, inspection, preparation, and quality control of supplies and reagents
• Maintain equipment, reagents and other stock to assure the quality and accuracy of laboratory test procedures
• May perform and interpret basic donor and/or patient testing procedures
• Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem or refers it to the appropriate level
• Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping
• Maintain accurate, legible and complete records
• Perform other related duties as necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• MLT (ASCP) certification
• Physical Requirements: Requires standing, stretching, stooping and bending for extended time periods
• Lift, pull, push and move objects of up to 50 pounds
• May work in walk-in refrigerator/freezers for periods of time
• Required to wear protective clothing such as lab coats, gloves, face shields, etc.
• Ability to use a wide variety of lab or medical equipment