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Washington Regional Medical Center lists this Medical Lab Tech or Clinical Lab Scientist - Blood Bank (Full-time, Sat-Tues 9pm-7:30am) opportunity in fayetteville, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Medical Lab Tech Or Clinical Lab Scientist - Blood BankWashington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR 72703Position Type Full Time Job Shift Nights Education Level ASCP Category LaboratoryPosition SummaryThe role of the Medical Laboratory Tech I reports to the assigned Laboratory Supervisor in direct partnership with the Laboratory Director. This position is responsible for performing routine and special testing in different areas of the laboratory. This position is responsible for performing routine maintenance, quality control procedures, troubleshooting and documentation as per established guidelines. This position must be capable of identifying and documenting problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and be able to either correct the problem or immediately notify the general supervisor, department director or medical director.Essential Position ResponsibilitiesPerform CLIA waived and non-waived testing according to approved procedures and processes.Perform, verify, and report laboratory results in accordance to established guidelinesIdentify issues that may adversely affect assay performance or patient results and perform corrective action including notification of appropriate laboratory personnelPerform analyzer maintenance, calibration, and quality control proceduresPerform troubleshooting and corrective action documentation and related proceduresPerform proficiency testing as needed for regulatory complianceAssist with reagent and supplies inventory management, as neededAssist with clerical and specimen processing, as neededPartner with customers to assess needs, aids internal and external clients, resolves problems, and satisfy expectations to influence a positive outcomeAssist in validation of new equipmentAssist in training students and new employees.QualificationsEducation: Associates degree in Applied Science in Medical Laboratory Technology and meets qualifications as general testing personnel in accordance with CLIA'88 regulationsLicensure and Certifications: Eligible to take ASCP, AMT or equivalent certification exam and must pass within one year of hire date.Experience: 1-year medical laboratory experience, preferred.Work Environment : This position will spend 80% of time standing while pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs. This position will spend 20% of time sitting while performing work in a medical lab environment. This position has exposure to body fluids and communicable diseases.