Laboratory Aide

We have a wonderful opportunity for a Laboratory Aide to join our Transfusion Services team at Bloodworks Northwest. The incumbent will be responsible for providing technical and clerical support to the daily operations of the Donor Testing Laboratory by preparing materials and reagents used in testing, performing clerical duties, and maintaining testing records.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to:

Retrieve, prepare, and ship samples for routine and specialized testing, confirmatory testing, training, research, and retention.
Dispose of testing samples per the defined schedule.
Perform and document maintenance and quality-control procedures for instrumentation used in Donor Testing.
Support External Account testing, including but not limited to customer service, faxing testing records, and returning shipping materials.
Take inventory and order medical and office supplies.
Provide telephone reception.
Operate computer systems relevant to the work performed in the department at this level, including Surround, BBCS, PC applications, Reliance ETQ, and REES.
As this is an essential position with direct responsibility to patients, the incumbent should be prepared to work extended and/or consecutive shifts, and possibly at a different location, during periods of inclement weather. Refer to the Human Resources Policy Manual or laboratory management for more information.
Recognize situations in which management and/or Technologists should be consulted.
Comply with all applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) as written.
Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science.

SPECIFIC JOB SKILLS include, but are not limited to:

Required physical activities include continuous standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing, and repetitive hand/wrist motions. Other required physical activities used less often include bending and reaching (occasionally) and stooping and kneeling (rarely).
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Demonstrated written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
The ability to prioritize workload according to business and customer needs.
The ability to perform multiple tasks concurrently while also addressing periodic interruptions, equipment malfunctions, computer downtime, etc.
The ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and with staff from other departments.
Must be able to model a high level of professionalism and teamwork behavior.
The ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as assigned.
The ability to perform basic computer functions, including data entry and word processing.
The ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 20 pounds throughout a normal day is required, as is the ability to lift 50 pounds.
The ability to transport large boxes weighing up to 65 pounds throughout the building using a hand truck or flat cart is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is conducted in a moderately noisy, high-volume production environment.
Extensive computer work, including viewing the computer display, is a continuous job condition encountered while performing this job.
Constant standing is a frequent job condition encountered in this role.
Extensive close work is an occasional condition of this job.
Substantial overtime rarely occurs while performing this job.
As this is an essential position with direct responsibility to patients, the incumbent should be prepared to work extended and/or consecutive shifts, and possibly at a different location, during periods of inclement weather or emergency operations. Refer to Human Resources policy or department supervisors for more information.
Position requires occasional intermittent work in refrigeration and freezer units as follows:

In cold rooms of 2°C - 6°C for up to 30 minutes at a time, and
in walk-in freezers colder than
-23°C for up to 15 minutes at a time.

This position involves direct exposure to blood borne pathogens.

Job conditions to be expected include: extensive travel; substantial overtime; on-call status (frequent); heavy lifting; constant standing; extensive close and CRT work; sleep deprivation (occasional); and evening meetings (rare).
Ability to work scheduled "on-call" for up to 12 days each month.

Benefits and Perks:
Employees regularly scheduled for 24+ hours per week are covered by medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, with family coverage also available. Also able to participate in retirement plans (401a & 403b), consolidated paid leave program (4.8 - 6.8 weeks of time off accrued per year, based on length of service), subsidized transit program, and educational reimbursement. Candidate hired from outside of our service area may be eligible for relocation assistance bonus
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