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LifeSouth Community Blood Centers · 1 week ago

Components Lab Technician

Montgomery, AL

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$14.50/hr - $15.95/hr

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is a non-profit community blood bank serving more than 150 hospitals across multiple states. The Components Lab Technician will be responsible for the safe handling and processing of blood and blood components in a highly regulated environment, ensuring quality and compliance in preparation for transfusion.

AssociationCommunitiesHealth CareNon Profit

Responsibilities

Prepare blood and blood products

Perform the lab audit process which includes the quarantine, release and disposal of blood products based on disease testing results

Filter blood using dockable filters to provide leuko-reduced products

Perform general maintenance and cleaning of instruments and department

Data processing and input

Label all available apheresis products and quarantine/discard products, as necessary

Qualification

Laboratory experienceManual dexterityData processingBasic math skillsEffective communication

Required

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver's license. Must also meet and maintain LifeSouth driver's eligibility requirements

Must be able to work evenings, rotating weekends and holidays

Ability to work consistently in a high-volume, fast-paced environment

Must have good manual dexterity and the ability to operate equipment

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form

Ability to do basic math including addition, subtraction, proportions, percentages, scientific notation, etc

Ability to perform work that requires frequent standing, walking, lifting, grasping and repetitive motion. Lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, climbing, overhead lifting