Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist

We Are Blood, your local non-profit blood bank is seeking a dedicated Medical Technologist to join our team. The ideal candidate will embody our commitment to serving the community and upholding the highest standards for ourselves.

Friday–Monday, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM (40 hours total) with a 15% Differential for the Weekend Shift.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all patient testing functions. This includes ABO testing, antibody screens, antibody identification work-ups, antigen testing and cross matching.
• Process Apheresis platelet products and Acrodose platelet manufacturing according to manufacturer guidelines while ensuring compliance with FDA & AABB standards,
• Efficiently and thoroughly manage receipt of donor testing results from ETF. Ensure timely receipt of all testing results.
• Accurately label blood components that are available for distribution.
• Work as a team member to ensure the efficient release of safe blood products.
• Diligently and accurately follow all procedures for testing, maintenance, safety, and quality control.
• Ensure guidelines for good manufacturing practice and compliance with SOPs and applicable regulatory agencies are met. Actively seek guidance from department management when questions arise.
• Ensure all required timelines for proficiency and competency assignments are met.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment by practicing all safety guidelines.
• Assist with validation protocols as requested by management.
• Assist the Laboratory Manager to maintain adequate reagent inventory and supplies through careful monitoring of reagent usage and placement of new reagent stock.
• Meet and exceed employee program expectations of AMO CommYOUnity! standards: Rewards & Recognition, Communication, Individuality, Integrity, Respect, and Pursuit of Excellence.
• As needed, learn special techniques for component preparation and administration.

MUST HAVE Requirements:

• ASCP or AMT Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Technologist (MT), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) preferred.
• Some Blood Bank experience required (2 months minimum).
• Familiarity with, or ability to learn, cGMP, AABB and FDA regulations.
• Able to work on call, rotate through on call schedule– extended on-call hours may be required.
• Maintain a positive team environment within technical services and throughout We Are Blood.
• Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid Texas Driver's license, proof of insurance with the state required levels of coverage and an acceptable driving record.

Physical and/or Mental Abilities:

• Ability to focus in a busy and often noisy environment.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to work in an area where biohazardous elements can exist.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds.
• Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented.
• Manual dexterity and good hand/eye coordination.

We Are Blood, voted Top Workplaces 2022-2023 offers full benefits, life, Paid Time Off, 401K with match, financial planning and an awesome team. Be you.

We are a drug free workplace.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance