Job Description
Description$6K Sign on Bonus
A Brief Overview
Performs high and moderate complexity testing with high degree of skill and proficiency. Ability to work all areas of the blood bank independently. Assists on projects and takes on additional tasks as needed under supervision. Follows all hospital policies and procedures consistently. Assists in training new staff and students.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
QualificationsEducation
- Bachelor's Degree or Associate Degree In biological or chemical science (Required) or
- Requirement specific in CLIA '88 to perform high complexity testing. (Required) and
- Graduate from a certified MT/MLT program. preferred
Work Experience
- Some experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Excellent communication and organizational skills (Required proficiency)
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment (Required proficiency)
- Ability to multi-task (Required proficiency)
- Presentation skills (Required proficiency)
- Conflict resolution skills (Required proficiency)
- Self-starter; autonomous (Required proficiency)
- Flexibility (Required proficiency)
- Superior knowledge of Microsoft applications, primarily Excel (Required proficiency)
- Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat Professional (Required proficiency)
Licenses and Certifications
- Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) or Medical Lab Technologist (MLT-ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred. Graduates of MT/MLT program required within 1 year of hire
Physical Demands
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
Travel Requirements