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Summary<br>
The Clinical Laboratory Technologist (CLT) is responsible for the management, maintenance, monitoring, and documentation of laboratory equipment used throughout the Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine laboratory. This role ensures that all laboratory equipment is maintained in accordance with regulatory, accreditation, manufacturer, and institutional requirements to support safe, accurate, and efficient laboratory operations.
Equipment Management
-Serve as the department's primary resource for equipment management and maintenance activities.
-Oversee the inventory, functionality, and lifecycle management of all laboratory equipment, including but not limited to:
-Blood product storage equipment (refrigerators, freezers, platelet incubators, and agitators)
-Testing and analytical instrumentation
o Component manufacturing and processing equipment
o Irradiation, thawing, and transport equipment
o Temperature monitoring and alarm systems
-Maintain an accurate and up-to-date equipment inventory and equipment management database.
-Ensure all equipment records, service documentation, and maintenance logs are current, complete, and readily available for inspection.
Preventive Maintenance and Repairs
-Perform, coordinate, and document routine preventive maintenance activities according to manufacturer specifications and laboratory policies.
-Troubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with internal departments, biomedical engineering, facilities, and external vendors.
-Monitor equipment performance and identify opportunities for preventative actions to minimize downtime.
-Verify proper equipment operation following maintenance, repairs, upgrades, or service activities.
Documentation and Compliance
-Maintain active and current maintenance logs for all laboratory equipment.
-Ensure required calibration, temperature checks, quality control, and maintenance activities are completed and documented according to established schedules.
-Review equipment records regularly to ensure compliance with CAP, AABB, FDA, Joint Commission, CLIA, and organizational requirements.
-Participate in audits, inspections, and accreditation activities related to equipment management.
Equipment Qualification and Validation
-Assist with installation, qualification, validation, and implementation of new equipment and systems.
-Develop and maintain equipment procedures, work instructions, and competency materials.
-Participate in equipment performance evaluations and validation studies.
Training and Support
-Train laboratory personnel on the proper operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
-Provide technical support and guidance regarding equipment-related issues.
-Assist in developing and maintaining departmental equipment management policies and procedures.
Bachelor's Degree Laboratory Sciences required or Bachelor's Degree Other required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Laboratory experience preferred, but will train. 0-1 year preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Onsite
75 Francis Street
40
Regular
Rotating (United States of America)
$23.34 - $33.37/Hourly
5
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