Transfusion Service Specialist

Transfusion Service Specialist

The Transfusion Service Specialist is responsible to the Laboratory Director for the technical oversight of the Transfusion Service. Responsible for administrative duties in the Transfusion Service, to include, inventory control, patient and employee safety practices, continuing education programs, continuous quality improvement, and effective communication and professionalism.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Recommendation and verification of analysis methods appropriate for use in the section.
2. Initiates validation of new procedures and processes.
3. Oversees quality control and proficiency testing in the section.
4. Identifies technical problems and notifies the Core Lab supervisor whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
5. Training and competency:
• Identifies training needs and assures that each individual performing testing receives training and education appropriate for the section.
• Evaluates competency of all testing personnel in the section and assures that staff maintain competency to perform procedures accurately and proficiently.
• Participates in interview process for job applicants. Recommends employment or termination of personnel working in the section.
6. Is responsible for section compliance with biosafety policies.
7. Recommends the CAP proficiency testing surveys which commensurate with the services offered.
8. Ensures an adequate inventory of blood products, reagents and supplies in the section, optimizing ordering patterns and utilization to maximize benefit of vendor contracts.
9. Monitors a preventative maintenance schedule of transfusion service equipment, to ensure optimal performance.
10. Insures section compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies.
11. Prepares reports as needed to demonstrate performance monitors in the Transfusion Service for the UMMC Midtown Blood and Tissue Use Committee and quality indicators.
12. Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental activities or processes. Prepares reports as needed to demonstrate departmental performance.
13. Accepts responsibility for other duties or projects as needed or assigned.

Education: Has earned a bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution. ASCP certification required. Specialist in Blood Bank preferred. PC literate, able to utilize word processing and basic computer programs.

Experience: Has a minimum of 5 years of laboratory training or experience. At least 3 years in high complexity testing for the specialty of blood bank preferred.