What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Testing Technician - Blood Bank - University Hospital position at USA Health?
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community.
USA Health is changing how medical care, education and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists and researchers provide the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall wellbeing of our community.
Responsibilities
The Lab Testing Technician supports the Medical Technologists with processing specimens, maintenance of analyzers, inventory control and follow up with caregivers on results or the need for recollections; sets up microbiology specimens for Medical Technologist staff; performs and results moderate complexity testing; performs quality control testing for waived tested and provides data for interpretation to appropriate lab personnel; processes specimens for test and for send out to confirmation laboratories; assists blood blank with blood product inventory and paperwork; calls patient care staff with critical lab values or for needs for specimen recollection and documents as requested in the record; performs maintenance and technical upkeep on analyzer equipment as needed and trained; conducts inventory review of reagents and other supplies and orders replacements as needed; supports Medical Lab Technician and Medical Technologists as requested; abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies in the Laboratory; regular and prompt attendance; ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required; performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in chemical, physical, biomedical or biological science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama
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The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis.
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