Donor Testing Technologist - Lead Second Shift

In 1979, the Rhode Island Blood Center was established by the hospitals in Rhode Island as a private, not for profit agency to collect, test, and distribute blood products. Today, the Rhode Blood Center is a division of New York Blood Center and is among the nation's premium providers of blood products and services and an integral part of the Rhode Island community's health care system. As of December 2018, the Rhode Island Blood Center employs approximately 320 full- and part-time employees. Our employees are committed to the Blood Center's mission of providing a safe and adequate blood for patients within our community. We seek individuals who are caring and compassionate, who take pride in their work, and are looking for a rewarding experience. At the Rhode Island Blood Center, you not only have a job but also the opportunity to make a difference.

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Oversees and leads Donor Testing technical staff and coordinates sample processing, testing, and/or client management. This position may assist with instructional and hands-on training for Donor Testing technical staff and performs CLIA or Non-CLIA competency assessments, as needed. Executes testing and quality control procedures following SOP's as assigned. Testing includes routine donor testing in large batches.

Primary Duties, Responsibilities or Activities Required by Job (Including but not limited to):

Maintains competency in all donor testing functions and follows current Good
• Manufacturing Processes. Complies with all established policies and procedures including testing and reporting protocols, safety practices, donor and patient confidentiality policies, personnel practices and promotes teamwork and communication both internally and externally.
• As defined by CLIA/NYSHDOH, this position is responsible for specimen processing (pre-analytic) or testing (analytic), maintaining records of tests and reporting test results in high complexity laboratory.
• This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director and performs only those tests that require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
• Assists staff to resolve technical problems. Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers for laboratory related issues.
• Recognizes and reports to supervisor problems encountered during performance of job tasks including equipment malfunction, deviation from standard operating procedure, unusual results, and discrepancy in test controls or controls outside established normal limits.
• Assists with validations of equipment, test assays and laboratory information systems.
• Leads and executes quality improvement initiatives to promote continuous process improvements to achieve operational excellence, departmental goals, and organizational goals.
• Assists with creating and/or revising department regulated documents
• Positively mentors, coaches, and assists with the training of DT staff, as needed.
• Participates in ongoing investigational studies
• Performs required Non-CLIA or CLIA competency assessments for DT staff, as needed. Conducts assessments with appropriate follow-up and recommendations using the competency assessment process/tools.
• Understands and delivers on customer needs.
• Utilizes service recovery responses when appropriate.
• Performs primary and secondary record review of department records
• Assists with laboratory inventory management processes such as reviewing pre-qualification runs, performing lot changes, and switching out of critical supplies.

Other Secondary Functions

• Promote and contribute to a culture of safety through compliance with all safety SOP's to include wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) I.e., safety goggles, gloves, lab coats and proper shoes. Promptly report all safety violation observations and/or safety concerns.
• Participates in educational activities, leadership training and other corporate initiatives and continuing education to meet national and state regulations.
• Successful participation in proficiency testing and annual competency assessment programs.
• Preparing biohazardous waste for shipment
• Assists with CAPA and root cause investigations

2nd Shift: Rotates weekend coverage for PTO requests and holiday FOR with other department Leads.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Related Experience Minimum of four (4) years relevant laboratory experience

MLT/MLS (ASCP) certification

Must meet requirements for Testing Personnel for a Highly Complex Laboratory as described in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 and Supervisor as described in NYSDOH Clinical Laboratory Requirements.

The proposed hourly wage is $35.00 to $38.00

Offers made to an individual candidate will depend on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and job-related education.