Reference Laboratory Technologist - HCSC

Miller-Keystone Blood Center has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to work in our regionally renowned Blood Bank. We are an independent, not-for-profit, community-based organization that serves as the only Immunohematology Reference Laboratory provider to service our regional hospitals including 8 counties in Eastern PA Schuylkill (PA), and Hunterdon and Warren counties in NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine through complex red cell antibody identification and resolution, antigen typing, hemoglobin S testing and procurement of special and rare units, platelet antibody screening and cross-matching.
• Provide written reports and verbal consultation and transfusion recommendations to our hospitals.
• Responsible for quality control, equipment maintenance, training, equipment, and assay evaluation and validation.
• Required to have the ability to multi-task, work independently and operate office and telecommunication equipment.

Hours:

• 10am-6pm (hours can be flexible/negotiable) 3 days a week. Limited weekends and holidays, as needed.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in clinical, biological, physical and/or chemical laboratory science. (Associate's degree with Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification is acceptable with applicable experience)
• MLS, BB or SBB certification preferred

Experience:

• 2 years of Blood Bank experience preferred, performing ABO typing, antibody screening and crossmatch

GREAT Benefits:

• Dental/Vision
• Vacation (accrual or taken as a payout)
• Discount programs- Tickets, cell phone plans, car rentals, car dealerships, private insurance plans, restaurants, etc.

• Starting Rate Depending on Experience
• Sign on Bonus: You will be eligible to receive, $2,500 on your first check. Upon completion of 365 days of service, you will receive an additional $2,500. Total of $5,000 over one year of employment service.

Miller-Keystone Blood Center is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

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