Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (CLS/CT)

Lifeline Blood Services • Contract with Option to Extend • Tennessee, Memphis, United States • 3h ago

Clinical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist (CLS/CT)

Full Time, Jackson, TN, US

Job Description

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

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: MLS, Bachelor s Degree in Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory Science or chemical, physical, or biological science and Current State of Tennessee licensure.

SKILLS:

Demonstrated AIDET skills daily with donors, guests, customers, employees, and vendors
Language skills must include reading, writing, and speaking English effectively and following oral and written instructions consistent with policies and procedures, SOPs, or other requirements
Ability to make sound decisions under pressure
Demonstrate the ability to multi-tasks
Ability to function as a key team member in a high-level production environment coupled with strong organizational skills
Ability to work independently and to meet deadlines and show initiative daily
Demonstrate ability to work without direct supervision
Must be able to make simple decisions based on well-defined choices
Ability to communicate effectively with the staff and the public to enhance Lifeline s relationship with the community
Contributes to a positive work environment and demonstrates an overall team effort
Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, and Outlook