Blood Bank Technologist - FT - Evenings - $20K Sign on Bonus - JDCH

Blood Bank Technologist

Location: Hollywood, Florida

Memorial laboratory professionals understand that every specimen and every report are informing diagnosis, treatment and care. We never lose sight of the patient and family who are on the other end of that data, and are depending on us for timely and accurate results. We aspire to the Five Rights of Laboratory Testing: performing the right test on the right patient at the right time for the right indicators leading to the right diagnostic decision.

Job Description

The entry level Technologist in the Blood Bank's Clinical Laboratory is responsible for performing, evaluating, and reporting of technical laboratory testing on patient specimens for use in the transfusion of blood products. Follows established procedures to ensure laboratory quality control and compliance with professional standards of practice.- Every other weekend required. - At least one year of experience rotating in Blood Bank highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Appropriately detects, evaluates and reports suspected complications experienced by transfusion recipients. Consistently completes Transfusion Reaction Investigation thoroughly and accurately, before submitting for supervisory and medical director review. Follows established procedures for laboratory quality control, ensures compliance with regulatory requirements, quality standards, compliance activities, and policies and procedures. Accessions patient specimens for tests and blood product orders. Performs, but not limited to, pre-transfusion testing such as ABO/Rh, antibody screening, antibody identification, DAT and crossmatch. Performs other immunohematology tests as requested according to standard operating procedure. Performs and maintains competency in the technical and related work of the Blood Bank Laboratory. Effectively manages resources such as productivity, supplies, instruments, and equipment. Plans work and completes job responsibilities in an efficient and productive manner. Processes and labels blood components including, aliquoting, washing red cells, irradiating, thawing frozen products and pooling according to standard operating procedures. Reports test results in a timely manner according to established laboratory protocols. Issues blood products upon request by performing an accurate clerical check of patient and donor information by cross-referencing requests with Blood Bank data according to standard operating procedure. Demonstrates knowledge of Safety in Blood Banking including biological, chemical and radiation safety.

Competencies

ACCOUNTABILITY, ACCURACY & QUALITY, ANALYSIS AND DECISION MAKING, CLINICAL POLICIES AND STANDARDS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE - LAB, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, SPECIMEN HANDLING, ACCESSIONING, AND PROCESSING, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements

Associates (Required) Clinical Lab Technologist License (TN LICENSE) - State of Florida (FL)

Additional Job Information

Complexity of Work: Intermediate knowledge of laboratory procedures and instrumentation. Ability to effectively relate and communicate with internal and external customers. Intermediate knowledge of laboratory information systems. Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment, performance with high levels of accuracy, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No prior work experience required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Bending and Stooping = 60%

Climbing = 40%

Keyboard Entry = 60%

Kneeling = 20%

Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 0%

Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%

Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%

Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%

Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 20%

Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%

Reaching = 60%

Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 0%

Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%

Running = 0%

Sitting = 60%

Squatting = 40%

Standing = 60%

Walking = 60%

Audible Speech = 60%

Hearing Acuity = 60%

Smelling Acuity = 40%

Taste Discrimination = 0%

Depth Perception = 60%

Distinguish Color = 60%

Seeing - Far = 60%

Seeing - Near = 60%

Bio hazardous Waste = 60%

Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 60%

Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 60%

Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 60%

Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 60%

Asbestos = 0%

Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%

Dust = 40%

Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 40%

Hazardous Chemicals = 60%

Hazardous Medication = 0%

Latex = 20%

Computer Monitor = 60%

Domestic Animals = 0%

Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%

Fire Risk = 40%

Hazardous Noise = 20%

Heating Devices = 60%

Hypoxia = 0%

Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%

Magnetic Fields = 0%

Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%

Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%

Potential Electric Shock = 40%

Potential for Physical Assault = 20%

Radiation = 40%

Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%

Unprotected Heights = 0%

Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%

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