Technologist I
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Along with the responsibilities while I was a technician, I also:• Practice cGMP while completing lab work• Report deviations in the red blood cell pathogen reduction process• Responsible for setting up, cleaning, and upkeeping the Sysmex hematology analyzer• Analyze blood product samples by running them on a Sysmex hematology analyzer• Making pathogen reduced platelets products• Taking pH measurements on platelet products to ensure product quality.• Counting leukocytes in product samples to ensure blood filter quality.• Perform preventive maintenance on lab equipment and update PM stickers • Assist in meeting the laboratory’s monthly QC requirement for red blood cell products, pathogen reduced platelets products, apheresis platelet products, and granulocytes.