BLOOD CENTERS OF THE PACIFIC JOB ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION: GENERAL FUNCTION: LABORATORY TECHNICIAN Reference Laboratory, San Francisco

Under direction and in accordance with Federal, State, AABB and BCP policies, procedures, regulations, quality control standards, cGMPs, and SOPPs, performs a variety of tasks in a laboratory setting including the arrangement of platelet count tubes in numerical order by date-of-draw, source and blood group using the computer, checking for HPA-LA typing and CMV status, reagent preparation, monitoring equipment, record keeping and other duties as assigned. Manager, Reference Laboratory One part-time temporary status position; 20 hours; Monday Friday; anticipated assignment end date: 12/19/11 Education: Sufficient to perform all tasks and read and follow Standard Operating Policies & Procedures (SOPPs) and regulatory materials. One year relevant experience.

REPORTS TO: SPECIFICS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience: ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Essential duties and responsibilities may include any or all of the following depending on assignment; other duties may be assigned: reads and follows all procedural and regulatory requirements; assures quality customer service to all customers; arranges the platelet count tubes in numerical order by date-of-draw, source and blood group using the computer; checks for HPA-la typing and CMV status; sorts the phenotyped units (Reflab Box); freezes rare units as needed, including finding and freezing serum on each unit for future viral testing; monitors fibrin adhesive orders and prepares them for distribution as needed; locates untested specimens for the volunteer to phenotype (computer search for untested donors by ethnic origin); data entry of antigen screening results from the volunteer; data entry of antigen testing and hemoglobin-S results from the processing laboratory; rotates panels; distributes antigen profiles; finds units for typing to replace used or older blood in the SBC rare blood inventory; makes reagents; freezes reagent cells (SCARF and local cells); screens donors for common and/or rare antigens; prepares glutaraldehyde-treated donor cells for allogeneic adsorptions; prepares eluates from rare sera to use as typing serum; answers the telephone; transports specimens and/or units to BPS; washes laboratory glassware and housekeeping; performs the count of rare units/donors to complete the AABB Reference Lab Tally form; assists with distribution of SCARF. Knowledge of standard laboratory procedures and techniques; ability to understand and follow and successfully perform all duties assigned in accordance with regulations and procedures; ability to maintain clear and accurate records; understanding of antigen profiles and panels; ability to operate and maintain sophisticated laboratory equipment, computers, etc.; ability to interface effectively and harmoniously with employees and public; ability to read and follow Standard Operating Policies and Procedures and regulations. Submit current resume to Human Resources. Resumes received will be evaluated competitively and only those applicants with the best qualifications will be contacted and scheduled for an interview. EOE/AA

APPLICABLE SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

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