Blood Bank Lab Specialist - PRN - NIGHTS

Position Title:

Blood Bank Lab Specialist - PRN - NIGHTS

Department:

Blood Bank

Job Description:

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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.

• •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:

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

Experience: 2 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.

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