Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologist to join our reference laboratory team. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in clinical laboratory procedures, laboratory management, and advanced diagnostic techniques. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research, clinical trials, and patient diagnostics by performing precise laboratory tests and ensuring the integrity of specimen processing. The successful applicant will demonstrate strong data management skills, proficiency in various laboratory techniques, and a thorough understanding of medical terminology and physiology.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
· Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
· Perform routine and special laboratory procedures for testing of blood products, including but not limited to donor testing, quality control testing, component preparation, suitability of returned components, screening for antigen negative blood, and labeling of blood components.
· Perform as a batch review and release technologist to verify the acceptability of blood products for transfusion and manufacturing use.
· Review, screen, and analyze daily testing results, laboratory worksheets, reports, and all other required documentation.
· Assist hospital transfusion services with compatibility problems.
· Analyze and implement resolutions to problems encountered in laboratory procedures.
· Develop skillsets by attending various education programs, in-service training, and seminars.
· Stock supplies when needed.
· Perform on-call duties on a rotating basis.
Other Duties
· Ensure all quality standards are upheld by following all of MEDIC's policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), current Good Tissue Practices (cGTP), state regulations, and AABB standards.
· Adhere to MEDIC's mission, vision, and core values.
· Maintain a safe and hazard free work environment by following the policies and procedures of MEDIC's safety guidelines, OSHA, TOSHA, and AABB standards.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
· Medical Technologist license valid in TN
· Bachelor’s degree in related field
· Minimum of two years of blood banking experience
· Skill in advanced serologic procedures
Preferred:
· SBB certification
Pay: From $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
