Medical Laboratory Scientist, Nights, Blood Bank, MMC

Job Description

• Comfortable with emergency situations such as Massive Transfusion Protocols' and Emergency Release', issuing uncrossmatched blood according to laboratory approved procedures.
• Inspects/issues compatible blood and blood products for transfusion, and performs visual and temperature check on returned blood; disposes of improperly stored/labeled, punctured, outdated, contaminated or hemolyzed blood according to approved procedures.
• Monitors blood and blood product inventory to ensure adequate supply for patient transfusion, orders blood and blood products when indicated; monitors inventory of reagents and other Blood Bank supplies and notifies Blood Bank Supervisor or Leads when supply is low.
• Participates in the training and instruction of new MLS' hired in the Blood Bank
• Performs routine and standardized tests as outline in the Blood Bank Standard Operating Procedures (ABO/Rh/Antibody Screen, Antibody Identification, Direct Antiglobulin tests, compatibility tests, phenotyping, elution, etc.); completes proper documentation.
• Performs special methods as outlined in the Standard Operation Procedure and/or Technical Manual in resolving difficulties or multiple antibodies, ABO discrepancies, Antibodies of Undetermined Specificity, incompatible cross match; completes documentation.
• Performs transfusion reaction investigation and workups, testing and documenting according to Standard Operating Procedure.

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Documented training as defined in the CLIA regulation 42
  
  CFR
  493.1489(b)
• Non-degree semester hours in medical technology, clinical laboratory, chemical, physical, or biological science will be evaluated as defined in the CLIA regulation 42
  
  CFR
  493.1489(b) required
• ASCP eligible required
• Bachelor's degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology/ medical or clinical laboratory science preferred
• Associate's degree in chemical, physical or biological science or medical laboratory technology/ medical or clinical laboratory science and experience as defined in the CLIA regulation 42
  
  CFR
  493.1489(b) preferred
• If major is not specified on diploma, transcript required
• If foreign degree, foreign equivalency documents required
• Minimum 2 years Blood Bank experience preferred, if applicable
• New MLS/ CLS/ MLT/ AAS graduates welcome!

• Able to work using critical thinking skills, decisive judgment
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Able to work in a dynamic environment

• Minimum Salary (Hourly Rate): 33.33
• Maximum Salary (Hourly Rate): 58.67
• Assignment Category:
  Full-time
• Hours per Week: 37.5
• Primary Shift: Nights
• Salary Admin Plan: ALH

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
• Life & AD&D Insurance.
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan:
  Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
• PTO & Paid Sick Leave
• Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
• Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
• Backup and On-Site Childcare
• Well-Being Rewards
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
• Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
• Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance

Atlantic Health System, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and federal contractor or subcontractor and therefore abides by applicable laws to protect applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, citizenship status, disability, age, genetics, or veteran status.