Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist Blood Bank

University Hospitals; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Incentive pay

Sign on bonus

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Cleveland is looking for a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist for their Blood Bank department. This role involves performing laboratory testing with a focus on accuracy and efficiency, maintaining equipment, and documenting results. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an Associate's degree with certification are encouraged to apply. Competitive hourly rates and sign-on bonuses are part of the offer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field is required for high complexity testing.
• Entry-level candidates welcome with less than 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing processes accurately and efficiently.
• Maintains laboratory equipment per manufacturer's instructions.
• Documents laboratory activities according to established policies.

Skills

Ability to keep organized

Displays initiative

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Effective communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science

Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science with ASCP certification

Job description

Job Description - Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist Blood Bank (25000C7N)

Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist Blood Bank - ( 25000C7N )

Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:

• Competitive hourly rate +$2 per hour incentive pay

• Sign on bonus

• This position is part of an established career ladder. Appropriate title and pay will be assigned based on Education and Experience

A Brief Overview

Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations

What You Will Do

• Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing
• Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
• Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.
• Evaluates results of laboratory tests according to laboratory protocols to ensure quality patient care.
• Documents all laboratory activities according to policies and procedures
• Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area
• Takes responsibility for self-development
• Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Complies with all policies and standards.
• For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
• Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution; Requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing. (Required) or
• Bachelor's Degree in other field (Required) and
• Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent are also acceptable (Required)

Work Experience

• less than 1 year Entry level (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Ability to keep organized
• Displays initiative to perform job duties
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members
• Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Physical Demands

• Standing Occasionally
• Walking Occasionally
• Sitting Constantly
• Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
• Balancing Rarely
• Stooping Rarely
• Kneeling Rarely
• Crouching Rarely
• Crawling Rarely
• Reaching Rarely
• Handling Occasionally
• Grasping Occasionally
• Feeling Rarely
• Talking Constantly
• Hearing Constantly
• Repetitive Motions Frequently
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently

Travel Requirements

• 10%