Laboratory Assistant - Blood Bank/Component Room - PT

Sanford Health hiring for Laboratory Assistant - Blood Bank/Component Room - PT jobs in Sioux Falls, SD, US

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Facility: West Patient Building

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Address: 1305 W 18th St, Sioux Falls, SD 57105, USA

Shift: Varies

Job Schedule: Part time

Weekly Hours: 12. 00

Salary Range: $17 - $23.50

Job Summary

Responsibilities include phlebotomy, collecting, preparing and processing specimens biological specimens. Assists in performing laboratory activities and other assigned tasks. Aids in preparing laboratory specimens and supplies. May be responsible for entering laboratory orders and results. Ensures the accuracy and quality of laboratory data in a safe and professional work environment.

Department specific responsibilities include preparing blood components for patient use. Prepares packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelet concentrates, and cryoprecipitate following AABB and FDA standards. Regularly prepares recovered plasma for shipment. Packs plasma according to manufacture's specifications and completes shipping records. Restocks and rotates blood products daily. Performs weekly and monthly inventories, documents daily, weekly and monthly maintenance, and quality control. Other duties include record keeping, filing, faxing and making copies.

Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as blood banking procedures change. Must understand the use and limitations of the blood bank instrumentation and equipment. Must demonstrate proficiency in the component laboratory.

Hours vary between 7am-10pm. Mostly evenings.

Experience preferred but not required. Will train.

Qualifications

High school diploma or General Educational Development Diploma (GED) preferred.

Completion of a formal phlebotomy program, phlebotomy experience, and experience in a laboratory-related field preferred. May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org .

Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0193959

Job Function: Allied Health

Featured: No