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Innovative Blood Resources · 19 hours ago

Donor Testing Technician I

US-MN-St. Paul

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$27.66/hr - $27.66/hr

Innovative Blood Resources is a nonprofit organization focused on blood collection and distribution. They are seeking a Donor Testing Technician I who will perform serologic testing, handle samples, and ensure quality control in a laboratory setting.

Health CareHospitalNon Profit

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

Qualification

Serologic testingLaboratory proceduresQuality controlComputer systems operationAttention to detailCommunication skillsTeamworkDecision making

Required

BS degree in chemical, biological, or clinical laboratory sciences with minimum requirement of 6 credits of biology and 6 credits of chemistry completed

Or, BA in core sciences (approval is dependent on transcript review)

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