Performs lab procedures such as compatibility testing, reference lab work, specimen processing, test performance, and reporting test results. Also, may perform computer aided labeling, component production, and distribution.
Duties and Responsibilities
The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position. All employees must perform all assigned duties in compliance with internal SOPs, external regulations, and internal policies, bring compliance issues to the attention of management and assure quality customer service to all customers internal and external.
Technical Services General Duties
Maintenance and storage of blood components including temperature monitoring
Labeling of blood
Biohazard disposal
Quality Control and Preventative Maintenance
bexWISE Process and bexWISE Affirm Operation
Component Duties
Component preparation
Packing recovered plasma
Distribution Duties
Daily orders
Blood shipments and returns
Shipping recovered plasma
Inventory control
Resource management
FedEx
Importing and Exporting
Irradiation of Blood Products
Laboratory Duties
Qualifications of Apheresis Platelets and Plasma
Lot Release
Sending tubes to testing lab
Receipt of test results
Handling products with positive results
Blood grouping, compatibility testing, antibody detection and emergency release of products
Management of Soot
RRC Program
RRC Duties
Pull retention samples and send to Ortho Diagnostics for antigen typings
Maintain typing in computer
Recruit new donors for the RRC program based on the needs of the manufacturers
Maintain donor schedules to donate and prepare RRC donor packets for the donation
Coordinate with Community Services for RRC donor gifts.
Qualifications
EDUCATION: MT, Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or chemical, physical, or biological science and Current State of Tennessee licensure.
EXPERIENCE: 1 plus years of experience in blood bank
LIFELINE Blood Services is a not-for-profit community supported organization dedicated to providing outstanding service to our blood donors and lifesaving care to our patients. If you share our values of excellence, integrity, respect and pride in your work, we encourage you to learn more about the career opportunities at LIFELINE. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid time off, sick time, floating holidays, 401(k) with match, and tuition reimbursement. WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY EVERYDAY? There are very few things that are more important to our community than having a local blood supply you can count on. When you work at LIFELINE, you’re a vital part of helping to ensure that your friends, family, and neighbors have access to life-saving blood when they need it.
