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.

This position is responsible for preparing various blood products utilizing safety and quality standards outlined by regulatory and accrediting institutions and ensuring the timely sampling and testing of QC samples.  

Reports to Position:

This position does not supervise staff.

Supervision of Positions:

Under general supervision of assigned managerial staff

Responsibilities:

• As defined by CLIA, this position is responsible for specimen processing (pre-analytic), test performance (analytic), maintaining records of tests and reporting test results in a moderate complexity laboratory.
• This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA 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.
• Training and competency as assigned.
• Collaborate on controlled document creation and revision.
• Identify, perform corrections, if applicable, and quarantine when required for all non-conforming products. Communicate all problems that may adversely affect products to appropriate supervisor/designee
• Perform platelet crossmatch as assigned
• Performs other product manufacturing as trained/assigned
• Perform specialized tasks associated with research products as assigned
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment following departmental standards
• File documentation for the department
• Execute qualification, validation, and verification protocols
• Provide recommendations to improve departmental processes
• Obtains continuing education credits offered internally and through industry related professional organizations to meet state and national regulatory requirements
• On-call rotation as assigned

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in medical laboratory technology (MLT) Or Bachelor of Science degree in chemical or biological science.
• Knowledge of AABB, FDA and OSHA regulations
• Working knowledge of computerized systems (BECS)
• Knowledge of a variety of software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
• Working knowledge of regulatory standards

The proposed hourly wage range for this role is $24.99/hr

This is a 40 hour 2nd shift position: 3-11:30pm, rotating weekends, rotating holidays

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