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Gulf Coast Blood · 2 weeks ago

Consultation & Reference Tech III

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Gulf Coast Blood is a mission-driven organization seeking talented Laboratory Professionals to join their team. The Consultation & Reference Tech III role involves preparing special blood components and performing advanced testing on samples to support hospitals across the Texas Gulf Coast region.

Health CareNon ProfitSocial Impact

Responsibilities

Demonstrate competency in essential functions of a Tech II

Perform, interpret, and document moderately complex antibody identification, compatibility testing, and donor serological testing under the guidance of a Specialist

Prepare consultation reports

Evaluate and process sample requests according to guidelines

Record, place, and fill orders for antigen-negative red blood cells

Monitor blood component inventory

Prepare washed and deglycerolized red blood cells

Perform quality control and preventative maintenance

Prepare laboratory reagents

Enter rare cell and serum samples into the database

Follow all department SOPs, guidelines, rules, and regulations

Qualification

ASCP certificationBlood banking experienceAntibody identificationCompatibility testingSerological testingQuality controlPreventative maintenanceLaboratory reagents preparation

Required

MT/MLS/BB new graduate with ASCP (or equivalent) certification; or

MT/MLS/BB from an accredited program with ASCP (or equivalent) certification plus a minimum of 2 years of advanced, recent (within the past 2 years) blood banking experience for consideration at a higher salary grade

Certification required at time of hire

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