Blood Bank Lab Specialist - PRN - NIGHTS

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in the blood bank. This PRN position requires a minimum of two shifts per month. The specialist performs laboratory testing and immunohematology testing; processes and labels blood components, special blood components, and pediatric aliquots; and supports quality, safety, regulatory, and accreditation standards. The role also includes operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation, managing inventory, documenting results and notifications, and completing required proficiency testing and competency assessments.

Requirements

Graduate of an MT/MLS/CLS/BB program or an associate degree Medical Lab Technology (MLT) program.
Two years of blood bank experience.
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.
Skills to perform required laboratory testing.
Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
Ability to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
Ability to maintain legible, accurate, and organized records.
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
Ability to multitask and remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work and communicate professionally, politely, courteously, compassionately, and cooperatively with coworkers and other caregivers and meet their needs.
Demonstrates initiative, effort, and commitment to establishing priorities and completing assignments.
Knowledge and understanding of blood bank theory and processes.

Responsibilities

Performs laboratory patient testing promptly and reliably according to established hospital and departmental policies.
Complies with hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures, including appropriate use of PPE.
Participates in performance improvement activities and supports regulatory and accreditation standards.
Participates in laboratory quality activities, including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence and deviation documentation, and performance improvement.
Documents deviations in RL Solutions.
Performs immunohematology testing.
Processes and labels blood components, special blood components, and pediatric aliquots.
Performs quality control procedures according to authorized laboratory policy.
Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation; documents instrument maintenance and function checks.
Assumes responsibility for professional development.
Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents 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.