Donor Testing Technician I

Donor Testing Technician I

Job Locations

US-MN-St. Paul

ID

2025-7740

Category

Clinical Laboratory

Work Location Type

Physical

Type

Regular Full-Time

Responsibilities

Summary :

This position precisely and accurately performs sample handling / tracking / testing for one or more of the following : serologic testing for markers of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV), syphilis, cytomegalovirus (CMV), red cell antibody screen, NAT(PCR), Chagas (T CRUZI) and additional viral screening assays on both blood donor and patient samples. Completes all required ancillary duties including reporting of test results, quality control / quality assurance activities and records maintenance. Operates a variety of computer systems and lab equipment, performs periodic equipment maintenance as necessary, performs primary review of test records, monitors and maintains adequate laboratory supplies, provides excellent customer service to both external and internal customers.

Schedule : 3rd Shift, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday : 8 : 00pm - 6 : 30am (training on 1st shift for 8 weeks) OR

2nd Shift, Sunday - Wednesday 2pm - 12 : 30am (training on 1st shift for 8 weeks)

Job Responsibilities :

As defined by CLIA, this position is responsible for specimen processing, test performance and for reporting test results.

A. This position performs tests that are authorized by the CLIA laboratory director and performs tests that require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

B. When performing testing this position must :

Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining records of patient test results.

• Maintain records that demonstrate that proficiency testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.
• Follow the laboratory's established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory's established acceptable levels of performance.
• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems or immediately notify the correct personnel.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

C. Promote and contribute to a culture of safety through compliance with all safety SOP's to include wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety goggles, gloves, lab coats and proper shoes. Promptly report all safety violation observations and / or safety concerns to the donor testing leadership team.

D. Understands and delivers on customer needs. Utilizes service recovery responses when appropriate. Monitors and addresses customer complaints related to the quality systems.

The hourly rate for this position is $27.66 / hr.

IBR also offers comprehensive benefits (including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, and sick days) to full and part-time employees, as well as the opportunity to participate in a 403(b)-retirement plan with a generous employer contribution.

Qualifications

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Overview

Founded in 1948, Memorial Blood Centers (MBC), operated by New York Blood Center Enterprises, is one of the largest community-based, nonprofit blood collection and distribution organizations in the United States. MBC operates 10 donor centers in Minnesota and western Wisconsin and provides blood products, accredited reference lab services, infectious disease testing, and IVF / Reproductive Medicine services to 41 area hospitals. To learn more, visit mbc.org / about-us.