Reference Laboratory Technologist

Miller-Keystone Blood Center is searching for an experienced Reference Lab Technologist to work in our Blood Bank. We are an independent, not-for-profit, 501(c)(3) community organization that serves as the only blood and immunohematology reference service provider to 22 hospitals in Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Dauphin, Lehigh, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, and Schuylkill (PA), and Hunterdon and Warren (NJ) counties.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine through complex red cell antibody identification and resolution, antigen typing, hemoglobin S testing and procurement of special and rare units, platelet antibody screening and cross-matching.
• Provide written reports and verbal consultation and transfusion recommendations to our hospitals.
• Responsible for quality control, equipment maintenance, training, equipment, and assay evaluation and validation.
• Required to have the ability to multi-task, work independently and operate office and telecommunication equipment.

Hours:

• Full-time: Monday- Friday 10 pm- 6 am. No weekend on-call is required. 1-2 holidays/year as on-call.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science. (Associate's Degree with Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification is acceptable with applicable experience)
• MLS, BB or SBB certification preferred

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of clinical laboratory experience is REQUIRED in Blood Banking

GREAT Benefits:

• Generous health coverage with a low deductible of $500.00
• Employer pays employees' full premium for Health & Dental when they participate in a company sponsored Wellness Program- Savings of over $1,000 per year
• Payment to employee if they are covered under alternative insurance ($330-$375 stipend paid out quarterly)
• Tuition Reimbursement for Phlebotomy Courses of up to $3,000
• Fitness/Gym Membership- Up to $35/month reimbursement for membership to fitness center of employee's choice
• 403b Retirement Plan- . An additional 4% as appreciation for your commitment to saving lives. An additional 50% match of up to 4% of the employee's contribution
• Discount programs- Tickets, cell phone plans, car rentals, car dealerships, private insurance plans, restaurants, etc.
• Employee Assistance Program- Provides 5 free off-site therapy sessions to employees and/or their families each year
• Life Insurance Coverage -Employer paid and one years' salary coverage

PAY and BONUSES:

• Starting Rate Depending On Experience
• Yearly increases
• New Hire Bonuses: You will be eligible to receive, $2,500 on your first check. Upon completion of 365 days of service, you will receive an additional $2,500. Total of $5,000 over one year of employment service.

Miller-Keystone Blood Center is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

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