Primary Duties, Responsibilities
•Obtain samples for quality control or requested testing from various products as assigned.•Perform testing on samples/products following departmental SOPs to meet standards of regulatory agencies.•Label a variety of blood products and perform release duties as assigned.•Maintain accurate and complete records acting as the primary reviewer.
Perform bacterial testing on platelet products.•Manufacture platelets and pathogen reduced platelets into appropriate configurations according to department procedures.•Respond to environmental/storage alarms and perform corrective action when necessary.•Perform required equipment maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control on assigned instrumentations.•Performs general laboratory maintenance as applicable.•Perform daily equipment and analyzer maintenance and QC.•Identify and communicate problems that may adversely affect products. Perform corrections, if applicable, and quarantine when required.•Applies holds on blood component products, as instructed.•Perform data entry into BECs.•Uphold a level of customer service that ensures expectations are met of the end user.
Other Secondary Functions:•Performs other product manufacturing as trained/assigned.•General lab cleaning.•Assist with supply inventory management.•File documentation for the department.•Provide recommendations to improve departmental processes.•On call rotation where applicable.
Education
Associate's degree as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT). ORBachelor of Science degree in chemical or biological science.
Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to the requirements above that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
Prior experience in a laboratory setting preferred.
Knowledge:•Working knowledge of AABB, FDA and OSHA regulations.•Working knowledge of computerized accounting systems.•Working knowledge of BECS.•Knowledge of a variety of software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
Skills:•Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.•Verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with internal and external parties.•Demonstrable skills to work independently with minimal supervision.•Effective organizational skills to efficiently carry-out job responsibilities.•Demonstrable skills to complete job tasks in an efficient manner.•Strong attention to detail of work processes.
Abilities:•Ability to solve problems and work independently within the scope of the task.•An ability to interact with team members and customers in a helpful, courteous, and friendly manner.•Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Requirements
Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. Must also be able to stand for long periods and sit, stand, walk and lift alternately throughout the duration of the shift.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and data entry skills required.
Schedule
2nd shift: Monday - Friday, 3pm to 11:30pm; Includes every third W/E and alternating holidays.
The proposed rate of pay for this position is $20.79/hr.
Founded in 1979, Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has served Rhode Island and the New England area for more than 45 years, delivering more than 90,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. RIBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. RIBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit ribc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
This position is responsible for preparing various blood products utilizing safety and quality standards outlined by regulatory and accrediting institutions and ensuring the timely sampling and testing of QC samples.
Supervision Exercised:This position does not supervise staff.
Supervision of Positions:Under general supervision of assigned managerial staff.
The Rhode Island Blood Center was founded in 1979 as a non-profit community blood center. As the sole supplier of blood to all of the hospitals in Rhode Island, our mission is to ensure patients have immediate access to a safe, plentiful and cost-effective blood supply. Our main Blood and Platelet Donor Center is located at 405 Promenade Street in Providence, Rhode Island. We also have five additional donation centers conveniently located throughout Rhode Island, including Woonsocket, Warwick, South County, Aquidneck Island and Westerly.
RIBC has long-standing relationships with many organizations in community who sponsor blood drives, helping us make giving blood as convenient as possible for donors. Approximately 250 to 280 units of blood must be collected each day to meet the needs of patients and hospitals we serve in Rhode Island and throughout New England.
The Blood Center is much more than just a blood collection organization or blood bank. We register people for the National Marrow Donor Program and collect stem cells of donors who match recipients needing bone marrow transplants right at our Providence Center. We provide various therapeutic treatments for patients in local hospitals. Our state-of-the-art laboratory conducts DNA and relationship testing, human leukocyte antigen (HLA) typing and red cell typing. We are also involved in a variety of local and national research programs in an effort to improve all aspects of the blood banking industry.
The Rhode Island Blood Center is dedicated to steady growth and improvement in our community blood program.
