Clinical Lab Specialist - Blood Bank - PRN

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

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About The Position

Under general supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in the blood bank. The position involves performing laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies, complying with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate use of PPE, and participating in performance improvement activities to support the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards. The role also includes documenting deviations in RL solutions, performing immunohematology testing, processing and labeling blood components, performing quality control procedures, operating and maintaining instrumentation, and assuming responsibility for professional development.

Requirements

• Graduate of MT/MLS/CLS/BB program or Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT) required.
• 2 years of experience in blood bank required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Ability to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
• Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
• Knowledge and understanding of blood bank theory and processes.

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.
• Performs quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
• Operates, calibrates and maintains instrumentation.
• Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
• 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.

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree