Blood Bank Med Lab Scientist I - PPMC 3rd Shift

Blood Bank Med Lab Scientist I - PPMC 3rd Shift

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Summary:

• Performs waived, moderate and/or high-complexity tests and procedures in clinical laboratory sections under the direction of the Supervisor. Performs appropriately requested clinical laboratory analyses on all types of laboratory specimens, produces and documents accurate laboratory results for diagnosis and treatment of disease. Maintains specified laboratory documents required by various accreditation agencies.

Responsibilities:

• Performs testing of specimens and processing of blood products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of test results and takes appropriate action to resolve unexpected results
• Performs antibody identification and utilizes reference reagents and special techniques appropriately
• Accurately performs and documents suspected transfusion reaction investigations
• Documents results accurately using computer and manual methods
• Inspects patient samples for testing and ensures compliance with Blood Bank labeling criteria
• Selects blood products for transfusion according to the Standard Operating Procedure to meet specific patient needs
• Issues blood and blood products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Communicates with patient's care team and the Blood Bank Resident/Medical Director/Attending in critical situations, when a delay is anticipated due to product availability or special requests
• Modifies blood products according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Maintains appropriate blood and blood component inventory levels, orders products, inspects units for acceptability, performs confirmation testing when required, rotates units to ensure oldest are used first and discards expired products
• Performs equipment and reagent QC at required intervals, recognizes QC failures, and takes appropriate remedial action
• Identifies the need to deviate from Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, obtains appropriate approval and documents the event
• Is knowledgeable and is able to execute the use of all special transfusion protocols
• Understands and follows the Quality System, including documenting and timely reporting of all failures to follow Standard Operating Procedures appropriately
• Participates in the training of new employees and MLS students
• Inspects critical supplies and maintains them according to Standard Operating Procedure and notifies supervisor when supplies need to be replenished

Credentials:

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)
• Education Specialization: Medical Lab Science or other biological or chemical science Equivalent Experience: And 0-1 years Experience with moderate, high complexity laboratory testing experience

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