Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Technical Specialist) - Blood Bank

Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Technical Specialist) - Blood Bank

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist (Technical Specialist) - Blood Bank performs the full range of Transfusion Medicine procedures including ABO/Rh, antibody screen, antibody identification, compatibility testing, Direct Antiglobulin testing, antigen typing, donor unit confirmation, component modifications, issuance of blood products, Transfusion Reaction workups, Quality Control testing, and equipment maintenance and function tests. The employee follows all current Good Manufacturing Processes and enters documentation of all testing in the Facility's Electronic Medical Record.

Major duties for the position include (but are not limited to):

• Performs the full range of Transfusion Medicine procedures including ABO/Rh, antibody screen, antibody identification, compatibility testing, Direct Antiglobulin Testing, antigen typing, donor unit confirmation, component modifications, issuance of blood products, Transfusion Reaction workups, Quality Control testing, and equipment maintenance and function tests. The incumbent follows all current Good Manufacturing Processes and enters documentation of all testing in the Facility's Electronic Medical Record.
• Coordinating therapeutic apheresis procedures;
• Serving as subject matter expert when Blood Bank is required to oversee the policies and procedures of outside services
• Serves as the Acting Supervisor on behalf of the Section Supervisor as needed.
• Performing a broad range of laboratory procedures including all testing, reporting, documenting, troubleshooting, maintenance, and other tasks of a Blood Bank Clinical Laboratory Scientist;
• Receiving, accessioning and processing incoming samples per Standard Operating Procedure;
• Looking up orders, results and other pertinent patient information in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and entering results and other relevant information into the EMR;
• Verifying and reporting results promptly, communicating and documenting all "Significant Results" according to laboratory policy;
• Collaborating with healthcare professionals, physicians, and pathologists to clarify test results to support clinical decisions;
• Maintaining and documenting optimal laboratory equipment function, promptly informing the Section Supervisor of any deviations or malfunctions;
• Completing all quality assurance monitors according to SOP;
• Adhering to safety policies, standard precautions and using appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on situation;
• Generating incident reports as needed;
• Training new employees, students, residents and clinicians on test performance;
• Performs Competency Assessments on all staff;
• Accounting for all accessioned specimens by reviewing the Incomplete Test Status Log throughout the day;
• Reviewing results to ensure patient results are accurate, initiating corrective actions as needed, and informing Supervisor of errors;

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm, with rotating weekends and holidays as needed for clinical coverage (subject to change based on the needs of the Agency needs)

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized

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Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 629-01203F

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized