Laboratory Testing Assistant

In 1979, the Rhode Island Blood Center was established by the hospitals in Rhode Island as a private, not for profit agency to collect, test, and distribute blood products. Today, the Rhode Blood Center is a division of New York Blood Center and is among the nation's premium providers of blood products and services and an integral part of the Rhode Island community's health care system. As of December 2018, the Rhode Island Blood Center employs approximately 320 full- and part-time employees. Our employees are committed to the Blood Center's mission of providing a safe and adequate blood for patients within our community. We seek individuals who are caring and compassionate, who take pride in their work, and are looking for a rewarding experience. At the Rhode Island Blood Center, you not only have a job but also the opportunity to make a difference.

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Position Summary:

This position is responsible for providing support in the Testing laboratory. Responsibilities include sample receiving and preparation, testing setup, quality control procedures and general support tasks.

This position reports to the Laboratory Supervisor, Testing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Receive and prepare samples for testing
* Receive and store laboratory supplies
* Assist in sample transport throughout the laboratories
* Assist in Equipment Maintenance procedures

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follow the policies of the Rhode Island Blood Center
  * Maintain professional ethics concerning confidentiality of donor information
  * Label products after lot release
  * Generate daily reports as required.
  * Read and follow official communications via policy memos and Laboratory Log Book.
  * Read and have familiarity with pertinent sections of the Rhode Island Blood Center Laboratory Procedures Manual and Standard Operating Procedures.
  * Maintain a clean and orderly working environment.
  * Preparation of biohazardous waste for shipment, (some lifting included)
  * Carry out all procedures in a reasonable time frame as determined by supervisory personnel.
  * Responsible for certain programs and/or projects as may be assigned.
  * Participate in evaluation on new equipment and techniques.
  * Successful participation on annual competency assessment program.
  * The previous statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of competence of work performed by people assigned to this job classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift up to 60 pounds. Must also be able to stand for long periods and sit, stand, walk and lift alternately throughout the duration of the shift.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and data entry skills required

SCHEDULE:

Mon-Fri :7am-3:30pm. Every other weekend and holiday rotation.

The proposed hourly wage for this position is $17.91/hour.