Job Description

Position Title:
Blood Bank Laboratory Scientist

Department:
Blood Bank

Job Description:

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General Description:

Under general supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests 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 patient testing 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.
• Assists with validating new methodologies and procedural protocols.
• 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.
• 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 MLT program.

Experience: None.

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of laboratory principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of transfusion medicine (blood bank) and related laboratory specialties.
• Skill in performing clinical 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.

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