Description
As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, you support our life saving mission byproviding skilled technical support in the laboratory as you perform highcomplexity testing of patient and donor biological specimens and reviewingtest results. This position works in a high complexity Blood Bank ReferenceLab. Must have 2 years of relevant high complexity Reference Lab experience.
What you can expect: This is a Float Position --with the followingshifts--4/10 hour shifts
Days: 9:00am - 7:30pm
Evenings - 2:00pm - 12:30am ( 8% shift differential)
Nights - 9:00pm - 7:30am (1 3% shift differential)
Weekends-monthly (8% shift differential in addition to applicableEve/Night Shift Differential)
To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired we offer a full range ofbenefits for you and your dependents.
They include:Medical, dental, and vision insuranceEmployee Assistance Program401K retirement savings plans + 5% company matchTuition assistance up to 5K per yearFree basic life and AD&D insuranceFree short-and-long-term disability insuranceHSA and FSAPaid time offPlus, many other employee perks and programs!We're looking for someone who can:Train newly hired staffPerforms high complexity testing including stem cell processing, CBCdifferentials, antibody identification, antigen screens, cross match,absorptions, and elutionPerforms moderate complexity testing in the lab for quality control ofcomponents, single donor platelet yields, and automated red celltechnology problemsReview and report test results, participate in investigative studies,participate in quality control, preventative maintenance, and validations.Prepare blood products/components including irradiation and pooling.Provide technical support to hospital transfusion services
Requirements
Knowledge/EducationBachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, medicaltechnology or clinical laboratory science required .Certification as a Medical Technologist/MLS by a recognized certifyingagency required .
Licenses/CertificationsCertification as a Medical Technologist/MLS by a recognized certifyingagency required .State licensure, as required by regulations.
ExperienceMinimum of two years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting or BBCertification required .Experience in developing and conducting formal training preferred .Experience with LIS/BECs software programs preferred .
Summary
About Us
Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapieshealthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. asafe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicineexpertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donationcenters across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually.Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donationsfrom our generous donors.
Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built ona foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Throughour DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of allbackgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drivescreativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conduciveto personal growth and career development.
EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If youneed accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medicalcondition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] tolet us know the nature of your request.
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