DLO Evening Shift Blood Bank MLS/MLT I

Quest Diagnostics•Oklahoma City, OK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Blood Bank MLS/MLT I performs laboratory testing and other Blood Bank responsibilities in a busy Transfusion Service Department. The role follows established procedures for specimen processing, test analysis, result reporting, recordkeeping, quality control, instrument maintenance, and corrective actions. The employee is expected to work collaboratively and maintain a professional, supportive attitude, including under heavy workloads and stressful conditions. The position is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and works an evening schedule of 2:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., with variable hours across four 10-hour shifts. Rotating weekends and holidays are required. The employee must be willing to work overtime or other shifts when required.

Requirements

MT(ASCP), MLT(ASCP), or MLS(ASCP) certification is required.
Thorough knowledge of Blood Bank theory and processes performed in a busy Transfusion Service Department.
Ability to use various computer systems.
Ability to maintain a professional attitude and perform testing and other responsibilities under heavy workload and in stressful situations.
Must work rotating weekends and holiday rotations.
Must be willing to work overtime or other times/shifts if required.

Nice To Haves

Three to five years of Blood Bank/Transfusion Service experience performing routine and complex testing in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Report to work on time and prepared for every scheduled shift, and perform assigned duties throughout the entire work schedule.
Perform assigned tasks and processes for which qualified and those within demonstrated capabilities, as directed by the immediate supervisor.
Follow laboratory procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analyses, reporting, and maintaining patient test-result records.
Maintain records demonstrating that proficiency-testing samples are tested in the same manner as patient specimens.
Analyze specimens using approved testing procedures and department standard operating procedures.
Review and release test results.
Follow CLIA, HIPAA, OSHA, and applicable safety guidelines.
Adhere to laboratory quality-control policies and document quality-control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations, and maintenance performed.
Follow established laboratory policies and procedures when test systems are outside acceptable performance levels.
Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance or result reporting, correct them when appropriate, or immediately notify the senior technologist or supervisor.
Document corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from established performance specifications.
Perform Blood Bank testing and responsibilities, as well as quality-control and quality-assurance duties, under heavy workloads and stressful conditions.
Contribute as a collaborative team member and maintain a positive, professional, respectful, and supportive attitude.