Job Description

Miller-Keystone Blood Center has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) to work in our regionally renowned Blood Bank. We are an independent, not-for-profit, community-based organization that serves as the only Immunohematology Reference Laboratory provider to service our regional hospitals including 8 counties in Eastern PA Schuylkill (PA), and Hunterdon and Warren counties in NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Perform routine through complex red cell antibody identification and resolution, antigen typing, hemoglobin S testing and procurement of special and rare units, platelet antibody screening and cross-matching.
• Provide written reports and verbal consultation and transfusion recommendations to our hospitals.
• Responsible for quality control, equipment maintenance, training, equipment, and assay evaluation and validation.
• Required to have the ability to multi-task, work independently and operate office and telecommunication equipment.

Hours:

• Night Shift position: Full-time: Monday- Friday 10 pm- 6 am. No weekend on-call is required. 1-2 holidays/year as on-call.
• Evening Shift position: Full Time. Monday-Friday 3:30pm-11:30pm with on-call rotation. On-call rotation includes every third weekend, 1-2 overnights a week, and 2-3 holidays.

Educational Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in clinical, biological, physical and/or chemical laboratory science. (Associate's Degree with Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification is acceptable with applicable experience)
• MLS, BB or SBB certification preferred

Experience:

• 2 years of Blood Bank experience preferred, performing ABO typing, antibody screening and crossmatch

GREAT Benefits:

• Generous health coverage with a low deductible of $500.00/Dental/Vision
• Payment to employee if they are covered under alternative insurance ($330-$375 stipend paid out quarterly)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Fitness/Gym Membership- Up to $35/month reimbursement for membership to fitness center of employee's choice
• 403b Retirement Plan- An additional 4% as appreciation for your commitment to saving lives. An additional 50% match of up to 4% of the employee's contribution
• Discount programs- Tickets, cell phone plans, car rentals, car dealerships, private insurance plans, restaurants, etc.
• Employee Assistance Program- Provides 5 free off-site therapy sessions to employees and/or their families each year
• Life Insurance Coverage -Employer paid and one years' salary coverage

PAY and BONUSES:

• Starting Rate Depending on Experience
• Sign on Bonus: You will be eligible to receive, $2,500 on your first check. Upon completion of 365 days of service, you will receive an additional $2,500. Total of $5,000 over one year of employment service.

Miller-Keystone Blood Center is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer.

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