Medical Laboratory Technologist - Processing Lab - Must Have Mlt Or Mt License

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MEDIC Regional Blood Center, a non-profit community blood bank, is searching for a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform all laboratory tests and special procedures necessary for processing of donor blood and components.

MEDIC has approximately 135 employees throughout all departments and locations and an annual gross revenue between $20 million to $30 million.

About MEDIC

MEDIC was established in 1958 by Carl Nelson, MD, under the sponsorship of the Knoxville Academy of Medicine. MEDIC’s operational and capital costs are financed by blood supplier processing fees charged to hospitals. MEDIC is the only U.S. blood center that has a Blood Coverage Program covering members’ blood supplier processing fees at any hospital in the country. MEDIC is a member of America’s Blood Centers and is an accredited member of AABB. The center adheres to the blood product safety regulations established by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is licensed by the FDA and the State of Tennessee.

Today, MEDIC Regional Blood Center is the provider of blood and blood-related products for 25 hospitals in 23 counties in East Tennessee and Southeastern Kentucky and regional air transport services. MEDIC’s main location is in Knoxville, TN, with other fixed collection sites in Farragut, Athens, and Crossville. If you’re from the area, you’ve likely seen our buses out and about in the community on our mobile blood drives.

Job Summary

As a member of the processing lab team, the Medical Laboratory Technologist, will perform all laboratory tests and special procedures necessary for the processing of donor blood and components.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform routine and special laboratory procedures for testing of blood products, including but not limited to: donor testing, quality control testing, component preparation, suitability of returned components, and labeling of blood components.
• Perform as a batch review and release technologist to verify the acceptability of blood products for transfusion and manufacturing use.
• Review, screen, and analyze daily testing results, laboratory worksheets, reports, and all other documentation required.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
• Analyze and implement resolutions to problems encountered in laboratory procedures.
• Perform special component processing, including but not limited to washing, freezing, and deglycing.

Qualifications (required)

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, chemistry, medical technology or a related field.
• Medical Technologist in TN (or if another state – ability to obtain license before start of employment).
• One to Three Years of experience in a Processing Lab (Blood Bank experience preferred).
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret daily testing results, laboratory worksheets, reports, and all other required laboratory documentation.

Schedule

• Day Shift
• Monday - Friday
• Rotating Weekends and Holidays
• Full Time
• Expected 40 hours a week

About MEDIC

MEDIC Regional Blood Center is an equal opportunity employer, and it does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, creed, pregnancy, age, disability, genetic information, pas, present, or future status in the Uniformed Services of the United States of America or any other status or characteristic that is protected by federal, state, or local law.

All job offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a satisfactory drug screen and background check. Submitting this application does not constitute an offer of employment.

MEDIC Regional Blood Center participates in the TN Drug Free Workplace program.

MEDIC Regional Blood Center participates in E-Verify.

Benefits:

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

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Medical Technology Lab: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Medical Technologist License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37921: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.00 - $36.00 per hour

Benefits:

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

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Blood banking: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Medical Lab Technologist or Medical Technician (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Knoxville, TN 37921 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Knoxville, TN 37921: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person