SENIOR TESTING LABORATORY TECHNICIAN

ADVANCE YOUR CAREER WHILE SAVING LIVESOur Blood Institute is currently seeking a Senior Testing Laboratory Technician. This position will work independently on projects in the lab and handle maintenance and training responsibilities. He/She will provide support on a variety of projects including creation of and systemic improvements/enhancements to Blood Bank documents and validation plans as well as provide mentoring/training to Verifiers of Blood Bank documents and Blood Bank document authors in training. Additionally, the position resolves or delegates issues as needed to ensure a safe blood supply and a reasonable testing turnaround time. Shall perform tests and equipment maintenance which require the exercise of independent judgment and responsibility, with minimal supervision by the Director of Testing Operation and Testing Laboratory Supervisor, in only those specialties or subspecialties in which they are qualified by education, training, and experience. Responsible for sample processing, test performance, equipment maintenance, and for reporting test results in at least two departments. He/She must be qualified as General Supervisor per CLIA regulations.Location: Oklahoma City, OKDays: Monday through Friday; rotating weekendsHours: 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.Pay: Competitive pay based on education and/or experience with shift differential and holiday pay to include tenure bonusBenefits: Health, dental, vision, long term disability, 401(K), PTO, tuition reimbursement, etcQualificationsBachelor's degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution.Must have 2 or more years of OBI Laboratory experience and/or previous laboratory experience.Must have at least two years of lab experience for high and moderate complexity testing for CLIA General Supervisor requirementsPrefer Medical Laboratory Technician Certification.Strong computer skillsStrong written and verbal communication skills are requiredPrimary ResponsibilitiesCommit and validate testing resultsFollow Testing Laboratory's Standard Operating Procedures for sample handling and processing, testing, reporting, and maintaining records of test results.Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and 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. Can identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either must correct the problems and immediately notify the testing laboratory management or Medical director.Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.Resolve any problems with blood units, equipment, or staffPerform all necessary maintenance on testing equipment and document on applicable maintenance forms.Ensure that preventative maintenance, calibrations, verifications, and QC are performed on all testing equipment in the labEnsure that proficiency test samples are performed and that reports are reviewed and reported by defined timelinesMust be accessible to the laboratory to provide on-site, telephone, or electronic consultationEnsuring that test results are not reported until all corrective actions have been taken and the test system is functioning properly. Troubleshoot instrumentation and report equipment issues to Testing Lab SupervisorDiscard samples as requiredReview maintenance, instrument test runs and other required paperwork.Check equipment daily for specific areaMaintain reagents and keep track of current Master lotsAssist with any projects and notify Testing Lab Supervisor of any issues in the LabTrain staff on Standard Operating Procedures.Ensure equipment QC and maintenance is performedServe as a client service representative for the Testing LabTroubleshooting issues with equipment, reagents, and controlsEnsure that technologists/technicians are trained to perform assigned task and that competency is verified annually and/or semi-annually as requiredProvide technical assistance for Testing Operations Lab staffEnsure that testing laboratory is kept in good repair and that environmental requirements for testing are metEnsure that testing is performed in accordance with package insert labeling requirementsEnsure that staff uses PPE as requiredAssist in the development of staffing schedulesEnsure that SOP's are an accurate representation of how work is performedEnsure that testing supplies and reagents are available, inspected, validated, and maintained in accordance with cGMP requirementsEnsure that all equipment maintenance is performed at the required intervals.Ensure that minimum stock levels of reagents and supplies are maintainedEnsure that reagents and supplies are inspected and qualified before usingNotify vendors of equipment failures and required maintenanceRun reports as required to ensure that pending tests are performedCommunicate all accessioning, sample processing, testing, equipment, and reagent issues to Supervisor.Available for taking on-call for STAT testing and testing due to blood inventory issues.Be available to work hours according to draw/clients and rotate weekends/holidays.Perform staff competency assessments.Perform additional duties as designated by Director of Testing Operation and Testing Laboratory SupervisorSalary: $24.00 - $32.00 per hourJob Posted by ApplicantPro