Immunohematology Specialist

Immunohematology Specialist III

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Position Overview

An Immunohematology Specialist III is an advanced clinical laboratory professional with specialized expertise in immunohematology, transfusion medicine, and complex serologic investigations. This position requires comprehensive knowledge of procedures routinely performed within an immunohematology reference laboratory, as well as working knowledge of all laboratory testing methodologies and processes. This role applies the application of this knowledge through the performance of analytical related tasks using blood or blood products, the correlation of test results and the solution of testing problems, and the continued development of operational skills through daily workload responsibilities.

Essential Functions

Reference Lab:

• Performs sickle cell testing
• Performs platelet crossmatching
• Performs RBC crossmatching
• Performs ABO/Rh on patients
• Performs antigen typings
• Performs quality control
• Correlates laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment
• Teaches MLT students during clinical rotation
• Trains new staff and existing staff members
• Performs antibody identification procedures
• Fills blood orders
• Maintains adequate inventory of rare frozen blood
• Rotates on-call responsibilities

Laboratory Computer:

• Uses the LIS to manage donor-testing information generated by automated testing equipment

Quarantining/Discarding Blood Components:

• Identifies products that require quarantine or discard due to non-conforming test results and communicates information to the component lab

Equipment Care:

• Performs calibration of equipment as needed
• Performs maintenance procedures as indicated by equipment manufacturer's recommendations

Miscellaneous:

• Other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

• SBB ASCP certification required
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors and co-workers
• Ability to work with all levels and in a diverse work environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing up to 50 pounds
• Repetitive sitting to standing movement throughout a shift
• Bending and twisting

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled