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Blood Bank - Laboratory Specialist 1

OU Medicine • Oklahoma City, OK, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Position Title: Blood Bank - Laboratory Specialist 1 Department: Blood Bank Job Description:

General Description:

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

Essential Responsibilities:

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 use 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 for 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/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.

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.

OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more.

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