Blood Bank Lab Technician - 3rd Shift

OneBlood; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

OneBlood is seeking a full-time Blood Bank Technician for the Fort Lauderdale area. The role involves performing routine unregulated laboratory tasks and handling blood components on a 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am) with rotating weekends and holidays.

Training will occur on 1st shift for 4–6 weeks, with a potential shift differential during certain hours. The position requires high school completion and preferred blood bank or lab experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; blood bank or lab experience preferred.
• Ability to report to work during disasters, public health emergencies or other catastrophic events.
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
• Ability to organize work and follow complex instructions.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Receives and processes samples to determine suitability.
• Prepares and maintains laboratory records and blood shipping forms.
• Issues blood and blood components.
• Inspects blood units returned from hospitals and determines suitability.
• Maintains component inventory, recalls, and inventory lookback.
• Centrifuges whole blood to produce components.
• Modifies blood components as needed.
• Performs unregulated lab testing such as pH and bacterial culturing.
• Performs quality control as directed.
• Monitors testing processes to identify errors and take corrective action.
• Cleans and maintains laboratory equipment, supplies, and workspace.
• Uses computer systems to obtain data.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

OneBlood is seeking a full-time Blood Bank Technician for the Fort Lauderdale area. The role involves performing routine unregulated laboratory tasks and handling blood components on a 3rd shift (11:00 pm – 7:30 am) with rotating weekends and holidays.

Training will occur on 1st shift for 4–6 weeks, with a potential shift differential during certain hours. The position requires high school completion and preferred blood bank or lab experience.