Blood Bank Laboratory Specialist

Position Title:

Blood Bank Laboratory Specialist

Department:

Blood Bank

Job Description:

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**This position may be filled as levels 1-3, depending on specific education, experience, and license requirements.**

General Description:

Under general supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in the blood bank. 

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position. 

• Performs laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies. 
• Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE. 
• Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.   
• Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.  
• Documents deviations in RL solutions. 
• Performs immunohematology testing.   
• Processes and labels blood components and special blood components and pediatric aliquots. 
• Perform quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy. 
• Operates, calibrates and maintains instrumentation.  Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks. 
• Assumes responsibility of own professional development. 
• Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record. 
• Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements. 
• Participates in inventory management. 
• Completes annual competency assessment. 
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications (Level 1):

Education: Graduate of MT/MLS/CLS/BB/SBB program or Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT) with 2 years of experience in Blood Bank/Transfusion Services required.

Experience: 2 years of experience in blood bank required. 

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required:  National certification by a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT or equivalent) MLT, MT, CLS, MLS, BB required.

Minimum Qualifications (Level 2):

Education: Graduate of MT/MLS/CLS/BB/SBB program or  Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT)  with 3-5 years of experience in Blood Bank/Transfusion Services required.

Experience: 3-5 years of experience in blood bank required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA

Minimum Qualifications (Level 3):

Education: Graduate of MT/MLS/CLS/BB/SBB program  or  Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT) required.

Experience: 5 or more years of experience in blood bank required.

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:   

• Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.   
• Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.   
• Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.   
• Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.   
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.   
• Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.   
• Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.   
• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate and cooperative manner. 
• Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments. 
• Knowledge and understanding of blood bank theory and processes.   

This is a Safety Sensitive position under 63 0.S. 427.8 and is subject to a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol standard in compliance with Oklahoma law.

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