Blood Bank Laboratory Specialist; Levels - Nightshift Weekdays; x , no rotating weekends

Blood Bank Laboratory Specialist (Levels 1-3) - Night shift Weekdays (4 x 10s, no rotating weekends)

Department:
Blood Bank

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Under general supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in the blood bank.

• Performs laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate use of PPE.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
• Documents deviations in RL solutions.
• Performs immunohematology testing.
• Processes and labels blood components and special blood components and pediatric aliquots.
• Performs quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
• Operates, calibrates and maintains instrumentation. Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
• Assumes responsibility for own professional development.
• Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.
• Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
• Participates in inventory management.
• Completes annual competency assessment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Education: Graduate of MT/MLS/CLS/BB/SBB program or Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT) with 2 years of experience in Blood Bank/Transfusion Services required.
• Experience: 2 years of experience in blood bank required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)
  
  Required:
  
  National certification by a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT or equivalent) MLT, MT, CLS, MLS, BB required.

• Education: Graduate of MT/MLS/CLS/BB/SBB program or Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT) with 3-5 years of experience in Blood Bank/Transfusion Services required.
• Experience: 3-5 years of experience in blood bank required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)
  
  Required:
  
  Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.

• Education: Graduate of MT/MLS/CLS/BB/SBB program or Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT) required.
• Experience: 5 or more years of experience in blood bank required.
• License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)
  
  Required:
  
  Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA.

• Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
• Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Must be able to multi‑task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
• Ability to work and communicate with co‑workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate and cooperative manner.
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
• Knowledge and understanding of blood bank theory and processes.

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