24 Days PTO! - Use it, Cash it, Roll itPotential Company BonusesTuition Reimbursement 401k Retirement PlanHealth Insurance (Medical, Vision, and Dental)Healthcare and Dependent Care FSAShort and Long-Term DisabilityEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Basic Life InsuranceSchedule:2nd shift: Tuesday to Friday (4:00pm - 2:30am)Shift Differentials: Extra $1.50/hr. after 7:00pm; extra $2.00/hr. on the weekend Position OverviewA Testing Lab (Immunohematology) Specialist 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. 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 FunctionsReference Lab:Performs sickle cell testingPerforms platelet cross-matchingPerforms RBC cross-matchingPerforms ABO/Rh on patientsPerforms antigen typingPerforms quality controlCorrelates laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatmentTeaches MLT students during clinical rotationPerforms antibody identification proceduresFills blood ordersMaintains adequate inventory of rare frozen bloodRotates on-call responsibilitiesLaboratory Computer:Uses the LIS to manage donor-testing information generated by automated testing equipmentQuarantining/Discarding Blood Components:Identifies products that require quarantine or discard due to non-conforming test results and communicates information to the component labEquipment Care:Performs calibration of equipment as neededPerforms maintenance procedures as indicated by equipment manufacturer’s recommendationsMiscellaneous:Other duties as assigned or requiredMinimum QualificationsMLT/MT Degree strongly preferred or Associates Degree in Laboratory Science or one of the following:Completion of a clinical lab training program or3 months training in each specialty in which high complexity testing is performed60 semester hours including 24 semesters of medical lab technology;60 semester hours including 24 hours of science that includes 6 hours chemistry, 6 hours biology and 12 hours chemistry, biology, or medical lab tech in any combination and laboratory training that includes either:ASCP certification required either before or after employmentAbility to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlinesAbility to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workersAbility to work with all levels and in a diverse work environmentAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peersPhysical DemandsLifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing up to 50 poundsRepetitive sitting to standing movement throughout a shiftBending and twisting