Testing Lab Technician (Piedmont)

Shift Available:

Monday-Friday 9:00pm-7:30am
Friday- Sunday 8:00pm-8:30am

Position Overview

A Testing Laboratory Technician is a clinical laboratory scientist with a broad knowledge of procedures routinely performed in a medical laboratory and a working knowledge of all procedures performed in a relevant specialty area. The job primarily involves the application of this knowledge through the performance of analytical related tasks using blood or blood products, the correlation of test results and the solution of testing problems, and the continued development of operational skills through daily workload responsibilities.
Essential Functions Donor Testing:

Performs automated ABO/Rh testing on donor samples
Performs automated syphilis testing on donor samples
Performs manual RPR testing on TP reactive donors
Performs automated CMV testing on donor samples
Performs automated antibody screens on donor samples
Performs automated ELISA testing procedures used to detect viral antibodies and/or antigens in donors and/or patients
Performs automated nucleic acid testing on donor samples

Bacterial Detection Testing:

Performs bacterial detection testing on platelet apheresis products

Laboratory Computer:

Uses the LIS to manage donor-testing information generated by automated testing equipment

Quarantining/Discarding Blood Components:

Identifies products that require quarantine or discard due to non-confirming test results and communicates information to the component lab

Equipment Care:

Performs QC for equipment used in the donor-testing lab
Performs calibration of equipment as needed
Performs maintenance procedures as indicated by equipment manufacturer’s recommendations

Hematology Analysis:

Performs automated cell counts on donor/patient samples
Performs automated cell counts on manufactured blood components as indicated

Miscellaneous:

Other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology or bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Bachelor of Science Degree in a life science plus up to two years’ experience in a clinical laboratory
MLT/MT strongly preferred
ASCP certification required for associate level degrees (MLT)
Job related experience is strongly preferred
Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the methodologies and operating principles used in a blood center
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Lifting and/or pulling/pushing up to 50 pounds
Standing or walking for an extended period
Bending and twisting