Immunohematology Technician (MT/MLS/MLT) - 1st shift

Your Blood. Your Hospital. Your Neighbors

LifeServe Blood Center is a non-profit, community-based blood center that has served the needs of local hospitals and patients in our regions since 1947. As one of the 15 largest blood centers in the country, LifeServe provides blood products to more than 175 hospitals primarily in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Illinois.

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for performing moderate and high complexity laboratory testing in a manner that ensures accurate test results and the highest quality blood products for our customers.

HOURS

• Monday through Friday
• 6 AM - 2:30 PM
• Some on-call responsibilities required

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform immunohematology test procedures according to established policy and SOP
• Perform review and reporting of patient testing reports
• Perform and document quality control, calibration, and maintenance tasks
• Identify, troubleshoot, and document problems that may influence the accuracy, completion or releasing of test results
• Assist with writing, review and evaluation of SOPs as assigned
• Assist with validation of new equipment and test methodologies as assigned
• Assist with teaching and training of students and staff members as assigned
• Maintains confidentiality of LifeServe Blood Center donor, employee, financial and proprietary records, and information at all times.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT), Medical Technology (MT), or Medical Laboratory Specialist (MLS) certification required.
  • Bachelor’s degree in medical technology; or a chemical, physical, or biological science preferred
    • OR
  • Associate's degree in laboratory science; or medical laboratory technology (or equivalent) required
• Must meet current CLIA and AABB requirements for testing personnel.
• Working knowledge and experience working on computer system required.

Our Benefits Are Just Your Type!
When you’re part of a team that saves lives every day, you deserve benefits that have your back.

Part-time team members enjoy:

• Vision coverage
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 4% contribution after a year (and at least 1,000 service hours)
• Supplemental accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans
• Flexible spending accounts for health, limited-purpose, and dependent care

Full-time team members receive all of that plus:

• Medical and dental coverage
• HSA with employer contribution
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Supplemental life insurance

LifeServe is proud to support the people who make life-saving moments possible: YOU!

Physical Requirements:

• Twist/turn
• Stoop/bend
• Squat
• Balance
• Reach/work above shoulders
• Use hands/wrists to include fine/simple/gross motor skills and machinery usage
• Forearm rotations
• Lift/carry 11-25 lbs.

Offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment, post-offer drug testing and background checks.

LifeServe Blood Center is fully committed to equal employment opportunity. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identification, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact us at careers@lifeservebloodcenter.org.

Experience

• Blood bank experience preferred but not required.

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