Blood Bank Lab Specialist - PRN - NIGHTS

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Blood Bank Lab Specialist performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in the blood bank. This is a PRN position requiring a minimum of two shifts per month, with night shifts indicated in the posting.

Requirements

Graduate of an MT/MLS/CLS/BB program or an associate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT).
Two years of blood bank experience required.
Nationally recognized certification through one of the listed 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 report to work consistently and dependably as scheduled.
Ability to maintain legible, accurate, and organized records.
Ability to handle confidential information discreetly 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.
Demonstrate initiative, effort, and commitment to setting priorities and completing assignments.
Knowledge and understanding of blood bank theory and processes.

Responsibilities

Perform laboratory patient testing promptly and reliably according to hospital and departmental policies.
Comply with hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures, including appropriate use of PPE.
Participate in performance improvement activities and support regulatory and accreditation standards.
Participate in laboratory quality activities, including monitoring, auditing, documenting occurrences and deviations, and performance improvement.
Document deviations in RL solutions.
Perform immunohematology testing.
Process and label blood components, special blood components, and pediatric aliquots.
Perform quality control procedures according to authorized laboratory policy.
Operate, calibrate, and maintain instrumentation; document instrument maintenance and function checks.
Take responsibility for professional development.
Communicate notification values to appropriate clinical staff and document notifications in the electronic medical record.
Perform proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
Participate in inventory management.
Complete annual competency assessment.
Perform other duties as assigned.