Medical Laboratory Technician

STI; Welch (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Medical Laboratory Technician to join their team in Welch, West Virginia. This role involves conducting vital tasks such as interviewing blood donors, processing blood samples, and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. The ideal candidate will have a valid MLT license and a commitment to quality control in laboratory settings. Join a dedicated team that values precision and care in the healthcare sector, and contribute to the vital work of blood donation and processing. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the lives of others through their expertise.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technician.
• Valid MLT license and BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct interviews and inspections of blood donors to ensure FDA compliance.
• Prepare and process blood samples for testing and quality control.

Skills

Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT)

Quality Control Testing

Blood Processing

Preventive Maintenance

Education

MLT License

BLS Certification

Tools

Centrifuges

Automated Apheresis

Venipuncture Instruments

Job description

Health Advocates Network is currently seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to work at a Facility in Welch, West Virginia . This is a registry position with our company.

Pay Rate: $60 / hour
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Job Responsibilities:

• Performs personal interviews to obtain medical histories and visual inspections of blood donors, ensuring donors meet all Food and Drug Administration (FDA) criteria and current manufacturing practices.
• Strips, segments, weighs, and stores whole blood units. Records information, such as time of started and stopped drawing blood. Prepares samples to be sent to testing laboratory. Receives and reviews test results, ensuring proper procedures are followed if irregularities or tests discrepancies are found.
• Manufactures packed red blood cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, and recovered plasma in accordance with SOP. Maintains records on component preparations. Performs quality control tests for red blood cells, platelets, and instrumentation in accordance with SOP.
• Stocks blood donor, blood processing, and blood product manufacturing supplies and mobile equipment. Ensures stock levels are adequate. Participates in mobile blood drives to remote sites. Operates and performs daily preventive maintenance, repair, and quality control on blood bank equipment (e.g., centrifuges, automated apheresis, venipuncture instruments). Performs specialized tests on platelets for quality control in accordance with standards.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have at least one (1) year experience working as a MLT
• Needed For the Laboratory Department Must have at least one (1) year experience working as a MLT
• A valid and current MLT license issued within the US
• Certification/registration as Medical Laboratory Technician or equivalent by the American Society for Clinical Pathology, American Medical Technologists
• A valid and current BLS card from American Heart Association

If interested, please apply through this job post. You may send a copy of your most recent resume. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at (phone number removed) and ask to speak with Patrick Monday-Friday (08:30 AM - 05:00 PM PST).