Lead Donor Testing Technologist - Second Shift

Founded in 1979, Rhode Island Blood Center (RIBC) has served Rhode Island and the New England area for more than 45 years, delivering more than 90,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 50+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. RIBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe's Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. RIBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit ribc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Oversees and leads Donor Testing technical staff and coordinates sample processing, testing, and/or client management. This position may assist with instructional and hands-on training for Donor Testing technical staff and performs CLIA or Non-CLIA competency assessments, as needed. Executes testing and quality control procedures following SOP's as assigned. Testing includes routine donor testing in large batches.

Primary Duties, Responsibilities or Activities Required by Job (Including but not limited to):

Maintains competency in all donor testing functions and follows current Good
• Manufacturing Processes. Complies with all established policies and procedures including testing and reporting protocols, safety practices, donor and patient confidentiality policies, personnel practices and promotes teamwork and communication both internally and externally.
• As defined by CLIA/NYSHDOH, this position is responsible for specimen processing (pre-analytic) or testing (analytic), maintaining records of tests and reporting test results in high complexity laboratory.
• This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director and performs only those tests that require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
• Assists staff to resolve technical problems. Provides technical assistance to internal and external customers for laboratory related issues.
• Recognizes and reports to supervisor problems encountered during performance of job tasks including equipment malfunction, deviation from standard operating procedure, unusual results, and discrepancy in test controls or controls outside established normal limits.
• Assists with validations of equipment, test assays and laboratory information systems.
• Leads and executes quality improvement initiatives to promote continuous process improvements to achieve operational excellence, departmental goals, and organizational goals.
• Assists with creating and/or revising department regulated documents
• Positively mentors, coaches, and assists with the training of DT staff, as needed.
• Participates in ongoing investigational studies
• Performs required Non-CLIA or CLIA competency assessments for DT staff, as needed. Conducts assessments with appropriate follow-up and recommendations using the competency assessment process/tools.
• Understands and delivers on customer needs.
• Utilizes service recovery responses when appropriate.
• Performs primary and secondary record review of department records
• Assists with laboratory inventory management processes such as reviewing pre-qualification runs, performing lot changes, and switching out of critical supplies.

Other Secondary Functions

• Promote and contribute to a culture of safety through compliance with all safety SOP's to include wearing proper personal protective equipment (PPE) I.e., safety goggles, gloves, lab coats and proper shoes. Promptly report all safety violation observations and/or safety concerns.
• Participates in educational activities, leadership training and other corporate initiatives and continuing education to meet national and state regulations.
• Successful participation in proficiency testing and annual competency assessment programs.
• Preparing biohazardous waste for shipment
• Assists with CAPA and root cause investigations

Schedule:

2nd Shift: Rotates weekend coverage for PTO requests and holiday FOR with other department Leads.

Education:

Bachelor of Science in chemical, biological, clinical laboratory science or medical technology

Related Experience Minimum of four (4) years relevant laboratory experience

MLT/MLS (ASCP) certification

Must meet requirements for Testing Personnel for a Highly Complex Laboratory as described in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act of 1988 and Supervisor as described in NYSDOH Clinical Laboratory Requirements.

The proposed hourly wage is $35.00 to $38.00

Offers made to an individual candidate will depend on a variety of factors, including experience, skills, and job-related education.