Associate Technologist / Diagnostic Laboratory

Company: Versiti
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: October 18, 2020

Job Description:

Versiti Blood Center of Indiana’s Donor Testing Laboratory performs New York state testing therefore please see requirements listed below to comply with CLIA regulations for our diagnostic lab.

Candidates in Indiana specifically need a minimum of one-year full time experience (2,000 hours, post baccalaureate) in clinical testing on human samples or research on human samples in a certified, regulated laboratory. This education and experience requirement allows our technologists to qualify for NYSDOH requirements for performance of high complexity testing.

What you can expect in this position:

If you have a desire to bring your laboratory experience to an organization focused every day on improving peoples’ lives in our community and across the world, this may be the position for you.

The Associate Technologist performs diagnostic clinical and clinical contract research testing. Interacts at a basic level with customers, providing a high level of customer service to resolve customer concerns about sample acceptability and results. Supports preparation of laboratory reagents and routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.

What you will do:

Understands and performs to all applicable regulatory and compliance requirements.

Performs daily diagnostic testing, as scheduled.

Supports sample evaluation and processing, as needed.

Performs on-call, weekend, and holiday testing, as scheduled.

Performs reagent preparation, as scheduled.

Operates, troubleshoots, and performs routine maintenance and calibration on equipment.

Supports customer inquiries via phone and lab information system (LIS).

Supports the maintenance of reagent and supply inventory.

Maintains sample integrity and ensure proper identification of all specimens.

May participate in validations.

May train others on job tasks, as assigned.

Maintains organization of departmental records, as needed.

May assist in educating fellows, residents, students, and visitors to the laboratory.

May release final results in accordance to training and compliance requirements.

May provide support for transfusion product selection, as applicable.

Other duties, as assigned.

When you will work:

Hours 9:00AM to 5:30PM

Days: Tuesdays through Saturdays

Non-exempt, Full-time

What’s in it for you?

Complete insurance coverage – medical, dental, vision, life

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Wellness program

Versiti was founded with the belief that together, our blood centers can better serve patients’ urgent need for life-saving healthcare. We love what we do, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join the Versiti family. We foster a diverse environment that affirms each employee’s dignity and worth, and we offer a chance to work with a team of compassionate people who provide lifesaving blood to our communities on a daily basis.

Our Mission:

We are Blood Health Innovators who enhance lives through discovery, diagnosis, and treatment.

Our Vision:

We will expand the frontiers of patient health through the integration of science, medicine, and service.

Equal Opportunity Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

What you will need:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in biology, chemistry, molecular biology, immunology, clinical laboratory science, or related field, or MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician) certification required.

One year of clinical laboratory experience strongly preferred

Ability to read and interpret documents such as Standard Operating Procedures, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and other department manuals.

Must have basic mathematical aptitude.

Ability to apply judgment to detailed and very structured written or oral instructions.

Tools and Technology

Personal Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet).

General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine).

Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Pipettes (single channel, multi-channel, electronic, etc.).

Centrifuges, freezers, refrigerators.

pH meter, microscopes.

Automated instruments (hematology counter, DNA isolator, plate washer, Coagulation analyzer, etc.).

Lab specific equipment, including, but not limited to:

Flow Cytometry based equipment

Spectrophotometer

qPCR Instrumentation

Thermal Cycler

Gel Electrophoresis

Sequencer

Aggregometer

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical demands: Daily tasks include a mixture of standing, sitting, and walking. Hand-eye coordination with significant manual dexterity and frequent repetitive hand motions. Reaching above the head and lifting up to 50-pound items occurs occasionally. Visual and hearing acuity to perform essential responsibilities. Looking at computer screens or small items is common.

Mental demands : Requires ability to maintain a routine of intense concentration for long periods, as well as excellent cognitive, analytical, and memory ability.

Environmental hazards : Work with biohazardous material is completed in a laboratory environment wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and following internal policies, training, and OSHA standards. Moderate level of noise is present in the laboratory.

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