Technician III Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

The Technician III Immunohematology Reference Laboratory position involves performing basic donor and patient blood testing, interpreting results, providing consultation services, managing supplies and reagents, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate record keeping in the Immunohematology Reference lab.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Perform and interpret basic donor and/or patient testing procedures.
• Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem or refer 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.

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.

Skills

• Blood Banking
• Immunohematology Testing
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
• Supplier Management
• Reagent Management
• Result Interpretation
• Records Keeping
• Consultancy Services
• MLT(ASCP) certification
• Basic Computer Applications
• MS Word

Languages

English