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The individual employed in this position provides support to the necessary laboratory analyses to transfuse patients safely, maintain and monitor the blood product inventory, document all transactions relating to blood product movement and use, monitor and maintain testing and blood product storage equipment, prepare blood components, choose appropriate blood products for patient hemotherapy and ensure that hospital and clinic are aware that products are available when the necessary lab work/processing are completed. The person in this position is authorized to perform some testing in Transfusion services. Specimen processing and test performance is done independently and after appropriate training. Review of results is required in the case of unusual/complex results, procedural problems, or when dictated by policy or procedure. This position fulfills responsibility to the organization by adhering to all OHSU policies, and by performance that promotes teamwork, excellent communication and the service excellence philosophy.
Laboratory Technical Assistant Bench Duties
Quality Control/Assessment Activities
Other
A certificate or Associate Degree from an accredited Laboratory Technician training program;
OR Completion of a certified Laboratory Assistant training program which includes 45 credit hours in chemistry or biological science, plus one year experience in a clinical laboratory: medical Lab Assistant certification preferred (CLMA(AMT) or equivalent;
OR Forty five credit hours of college level chemical or biologic courses and two years of experience as a Laboratory Assistant in a clinical laboratory; Medical Lab Assistant certification preferred (CLMA(AMT) or equivalent.
General knowledge of laboratory terminology, equipment, material, techniques, regulations, and safety.
Skills in handling laboratory specimens, record keeping, and laboratory equipment
Skill in using several different computer systems, including work processing, dedicated LIS/HIS etc.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately, and operate and maintain standard laboratory equipment.
Ability to work independently, within established guidelines to adjust to rapidly changing priorities and apply problem solving skills.
Ability to work in a multitasking environment and display technical skills a various stations throughout transfusion services
Compliance with Code of Conduct, Respect in the workplace and Applicable policies, procedures and agreements related to position, department or OHSU as a whole
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation
Pay Range: $23.88 - $32.30 per hour
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