Medical Technologist

**We Are Blood,** your local non-profit blood bank is seeking a dedicated **Medical Technologist** to join our team. The ideal candidate will embody our commitment to serving the community and upholding the highest standards for ourselves. Friday–Monday, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM (40 hours total) with a 15% Differential for the Weekend Shift. **Responsibilities:** - Perform all patient testing functions. This includes ABO testing, antibody screens, antibody identification work-ups, antigen testing and cross matching. - Process Apheresis platelet products and Acrodose platelet manufacturing according to manufacturer guidelines while ensuring compliance with FDA & AABB standards, - Efficiently and thoroughly manage receipt of donor testing results from ETF. Ensure timely receipt of all testing results. - Accurately label blood components that are available for distribution. - Work as a team member to ensure the efficient release of safe blood products. - Diligently and accurately follow all procedures for testing, maintenance, safety, and quality control. - Ensure guidelines for good manufacturing practice and compliance with SOPs and applicable regulatory agencies are met. Actively seek guidance from department management when questions arise. - Ensure all required timelines for proficiency and competency assignments are met. - Maintain a clean and safe work environment by practicing all safety guidelines. - Assist with validation protocols as requested by management. - Assist the Laboratory Manager to maintain adequate reagent inventory and supplies through careful monitoring of reagent usage and placement of new reagent stock. - Meet and exceed employee program expectations of AMO CommYOUnity! standards: Rewards & Recognition, Communication, Individuality, Integrity, Respect, and Pursuit of Excellence. - As needed, learn special techniques for component preparation and administration. **MUST HAVE Requirements:** - ASCP or AMT Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), Medical Technologist (MT), or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) preferred. - Some Blood Bank experience required (2 months minimum). - Familiarity with, or ability to learn, cGMP, AABB and FDA regulations. - Able to work on call, rotate through on call schedule– extended on-call hours may be required. - Maintain a positive team environment within technical services and throughout We Are Blood. - Must be at least 21 years of age with a valid Texas Driver’s license, proof of insurance with the state required levels of coverage and an acceptable driving record. **Physical and/or Mental Abilities:** - Ability to focus in a busy and often noisy environment. - Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. - Must be able to work in an area where biohazardous elements can exist. - Ability to lift 25 pounds. - Demonstrated ability to be detail oriented. - Manual dexterity and good hand/eye coordination. We Are Blood, voted Top Workplaces 2022-2023 offers full benefits, life, Paid Time Off, 401K with match, financial planning and an awesome team. Be you. **We are a drug free workplace.** Job Type: Full-time Benefits: - 401(k) - 401(k) matching - Dental insurance - Employee assistance program - Employee discount - Flexible spending account - Health insurance - Life insurance - Paid time off - Referral program - Tuition reimbursement - Vision insurance