Laboratory Specialist - Blood Bank - Evenings and Nights
Full Time
Oklahoma City, OK
Posted
Job description
Position Title:
Laboratory Specialist - Blood Bank - Evenings and Nights
Department:
Blood Bank
Job Description:
Current Shifts Available:
Evenings - 2:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Nights - 10:00 PM - 6:30 AM
General Description:
Under general supervision performs complex professional technical and analytical work in a Blood Bank/Transfusion Services department.
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 high complexity patient testing requiring advanced knowledge in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
- Takes appropriate action in response to critical values or unusual or unexpected results, and documents action taken.
- Ability to perform all testing and maintenance procedures within the section as needed.
- Responsible for performing equipment maintenance, quality control and/or calibration of Blood Bank equipment and properly documenting actions taken based on approved schedule.
- Follows established company and department policies and procedures. Follows the guidelines for safety, environmental, and infection control.
- Assists department supervisor and coordinator with daily operation issues.
- Sets up new methodologies, develops procedural protocols, and trains lab personnel and students in the performance of technical procedures and in the use of instrumentation.
- Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting JCAHO and CAP accreditation standards.
General Responsibilities:
- Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of MT/MLS/CLS program OR Graduate of MLT program with 2 years of experience in Blood Bank/Transfusion Services.
Experience: MLT requires 2 years experience in blood bank.
License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: National certification by a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT or equivalent) MLT, MT, CLS, MLS, BB, SBB
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of clinical laboratory principles and techniques.
- Knowledge of transfusion medicine (blood bank) and related laboratory specialties.
- Knowledge of recent developments in medical laboratory techniques and developments.
- Skill in conducting a variety of laboratory work independently.
- Ability to organize, analyze and evaluate tests in terms of laboratory controls and methods and in replicating analysis.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
- Knowledge of basic laboratory billing compliance rules.
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