CLS - Blood Systems, Reno, NV

Medicat Technologist II
Req # 16000023
(Reno, NV)



United Blood Services exists to make a difference in people's lives. As a non-
profit health care service provider, we provide a safe and adequate supply of
blood components and related services to individuals, health care
organizations and communities.

Dedicated to serving the public interest, we achieve our mission by upholding
medical, ethical, regulatory and professional standards, and by supporting
research in the fields of blood services and transfusion medicine.

Founded in 1943 as the Salt River Valley Blood Bank in Phoenix, Arizona,
today Blood Systems/United Blood Services centers provide blood, blood
components and special services to patients in more than 500 hospitals in 18
states, from California to the Gulf Coast, from the "Tip o' Texas" to the
Canadian border. More than 15 million people in communities throughout
these states depend on Blood Systems/United Blood Services' generous
volunteer blood donors and our dedicated staff to make sure lifesaving blood
is available when and where it is needed.

Our national headquarters is Blood Systems, located in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Blood Systems is a well-respected leader in the blood provider industry. It is
a founding member of the American Association of Blood Banks and was a
driving force in the creation of the America's Blood Centers. Both
organizations play a major role in communicating advances in transfusion
medicine nationwide.

United Blood Services is searching for Medical Technologist to join its
Processing Lab in Reno, NV. This position is responsible for performing
routine testing of biological specimens and reviewing test results. This
position is also responsible for providing skilled technical support in the
laboratory. As directed, incumbents will assist with the administrative
functions of the laboratory such as coordinating work flow and approval of
test results.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education/Knowledge

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological, medical technology or clinical laboratory science required.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist by a recognized certifying agency required or
• CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing required.

Licenses/Certifications

• Certification as a Medical Technologist by a recognized certifying agency required or
• CLIA equivalent for high complexity testing required.  
• SBB preferred.
• State licensure (as required by regulations).

Experience

• Three years experience in a clinical laboratory setting required or SBB.
• Experience in developing and conducting formal training preferred.

Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be detail oriented and possess strong communication, organization, analytical, and decision making skills and be able to comprehend and apply clinical laboratory procedures and theory.
• Must be able to maintain donor, patient and employee confidentiality.
• Must possess basic keyboarding skills and the ability to handle and operate laboratory equipment.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and overtime when necessary

For immediate consideration, please go to

www.unitedbloodservices.org and apply  - req # 16000023
Blood Systems offers a competitive benefits package such as: affordable
medical, vision, and dental coverage, matched 401(k), education assistance
and much more! Pre-employment background check and drug screen is
required. Visit our website at: www.bloodsystems.org.

Blood Systems Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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