Medical Technologist

COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER INC • Wausau, WI • 9h ago

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Every blood donation has the potential to save a lifeand it all starts in the laboratory. Join The Community Blood Center as a Medical Technologist and play a vital role in ensuring the safety, quality, and availability of lifesaving blood products. From performing specialized laboratory testing and preparing blood components to maintaining the highest quality standards, your expertise will directly support the patients who rely on local blood donations every day. If you\'re a detail-oriented laboratory professional who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we\'d love to have you on our team. JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the performance of a variety of laboratory procedures involved in blood center operations; testing, sample preparation, component preparation, quality control, labeling, storage and distribution. May also be cross trained in blood donor collection activities. SCHEDULE: Full-time position, 40 hours/week Typically, hours range between 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., weekdays, with on-call coverage for weekends on a rotation basis ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties may be assigned): 1. May perform all or some of the following testing activities: Antigen typing, residual WBC testing, high titer screening, pH testing, and hematology analyzer operation. 2. Responsible for properly shipping and handling test samples. 3. Performs required equipment maintenance, temperature monitoring and QC accurately and on a timely basis. 4. Prepares, stores, labels and ships blood components and reagent donations as necessary. 5. May be responsible for delivery of blood to local customers on a backup or emergency basis. 6. Responsible for timely and accurate completion of computer data entry, review of work, and competency and proficiency performance. 7. Takes after-hours, weekend and holiday on-call rotations with testing, distribution or other associated responsibilities. 8. Performs bacterial inoculation of apheresis platelet products as required by applicable regulations and SOPs. 9. May perform donor center collection activities including but not limited to: donor registration, screening, phlebotomy and aftercare. 10. Assists as needed, with the training of new laboratory staff or new procedures. 11. Maintains a neat, clean work area. 12. Appropriately separates and packages biohazard waste. 13. Accountable for the economical use of materials and the proper use of equipment while performing duties and responsibilities. 14. Complies with all policies and procedures as outlined in the CBC Employee Handbook, CBC SOPs or directives. 15. Maintains current level of job-related skills by attending inservices and training sessions and reading publications. 16. Attends staff meetings, mandatory CBC inservices, continuing education programs and other meetings as required. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: JOB QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Requires a Bachelor\'s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution, or Individual must have earned an Associate Degree in a Laboratory Science or Medical Laboratory Technology program from an accredited institution. Preferred individual is ASCP certified (or equivalent) or eligible. Meets CLIA requirements for high complexity testing, 42 CFR 493.1489. Previous laboratory experience preferred. Excellent organization, oral and written communication skills. Able to follow and perform procedures with accuracy and attention to detail. Must be skilled in accurate documentation with emphasis on details. High level of assessment skills. Must be cordial in dealings with fellow employees, customers and donors, if applicable. Requires high degree of acute vision, standing, walking, moderate amounts of lifting, carrying and bending. Must maintain a neat clean work area, and present a neat and clean appearance, dressingprofessionally. May be exposed to potentially infectious agents, electrical equipment, and needles. Reliable transportation for this position is required along with a current valid driver\'s license. Employee may occasionally be required to lift objects or materials weighing up to 50 pounds. ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://www.communityblood.org/current-openings/medical-technologist/

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