Job Description
Job Description
Miller-Keystone Blood Center has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to work in our regionally renowned Blood Bank.
We are an independent, not-for-profit, community-based organization that serves as the only Immunohematology Reference Laboratory provider to service our regional hospitals including 8 counties in Eastern PA Schuylkill (PA), and Hunterdon and Warren counties in NJ.
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 :
10am-6pm (hours can be flexible / negotiable) 3 days a week. Limited weekends and holidays, as needed.
Educational Requirements :
- Bachelor's degree in clinical, biological, physical and / or chemical laboratory science. (Associate's degree with Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification is acceptable with applicable experience)
- MLS, BB or SBB certification preferred
Experience :
2 years of Blood Bank experience preferred, performing ABO typing, antibody screening and crossmatch
GREAT Benefits :
- Dental / Vision
- Vacation (accrual or taken as a payout)
- Discount programs- Tickets, cell phone plans, car rentals, car dealerships, private insurance plans, restaurants, etc.
- Sign on Bonus : 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.
Starting rate dependent on experience
Miller-Keystone Blood Center is proud to be an EEO / AA Employer.