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Vitalant Clinical Laboratory Technician - 2013552390 in Spokane, Washington
Description As a Clinical Laboratory Technician in our HLA Laboratory, you support our life saving mission by supporting organ donation and solid organ transplantation in the Pacific Northwest. The Clinical Laboratory Technician will perform high-complexity clinical testing and instrument management under minimal supervision in a CLIA laboratory. The position is designed as training for advancement opportunity to Clinical Laboratory Specialist.
- You will provide accurate and precise lab results for routine and stat testing in a timely manner, as well as demonstrate clear understanding of scientific principles in analysis.
- Follow and understand quality control procedures for equipment and reagent qualifications. Identifies unacceptable performance and notifies appropriate personnel.
- Performs duties as directed by laboratory procedures and in compliance with ASHI standards. Brings compliance issues to the attention of management.
What you can expect: Pay: $21.88 - $22.38 per hour Schedule: Monday-Friday, with call every 4 weeks which will include rotating weekends and holidays. To help you stay energized, engaged, and inspired we offer a full range of benefits for you and your dependents. They include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401K retirement savings plans + 5% company match
- Tuition assistance up to 5K per year
- Free basic life and AD&D insurance
- Free short-and-long-term disability insurance
- HSA and FSA
- Paid time off
Requirements Knowledge/Education Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory science required. CLIA requirements for high complexity testing required. Licenses/ Certifications State license, as required by regulations. Skills/ Abilities:
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be highly organized and detail oriented; accurate and timely.
- Ability to work in a team environment.
- Must possess good decision-making skills
- Must comprehend and apply clinical laboratory procedures and theory.
- Must maintain confidentiality
- Proficient computer skills to include input and retrieval of data
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, lift and bend.
Summary About Us Vitalant is one of the nation's largest nonprofit blood and biotherapies healthcare organizations, providing hospitals and patients across the U.S. a safe blood supply, specialized laboratory services, transfusion medicine expertise and world-renowned research. We have a network of 115 donation centers across the U.S. and host approximately 60,000 blood drives annually. Vitalant provides blood and special services to patients in more than 900 hospitals across the U.S. where millions of people depend on blood donations from our generous donors. Vitalant is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace built on a foundation of respect, integrity, teamwork, and excellence. Through our DEI strategic plan, we create opportunities for employees of all backgrounds to feel valued, seen and heard. We believe this mission drives creativity and innovation, as employees experience an environment conducive to personal growth and career development. EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Our organization is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the employment process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Careers@vitalant.org to let us know the nature of you