Immunohematologist I

Community Blood Center Of Greater Kansas City•Kansas City, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing simple to complex serologic investigations on donor and patient samples. Precisely and accurately performs and interprets technical procedures to satisfy referrals and requests. Provides consultation services to clients. Supports and promotes organizational quality efforts through communicating problems relating to products, processes, or quality system. The position may also perform limited patient testing as authorized by the Laboratory Director and in accordance with applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. As defined by CLIA/NYSDOH, this position is responsible for pre-analytic, analytic procedures, maintaining records of tests, and for reporting test results in a high complexity laboratory. This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director and performs only those tests that require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.

Requirements

Associates Degree in Medical Technology; or
Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology; or
Bachelor's Degree in a Physical, Chemical, or Biological Science (RIBC - with ASCP certification).
0-1 years of relevant technical and service-related industry experience that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
Working knowledge of clinical laboratory practices.
Knowledge of AABB and FDA Immunohematology / Transfusion Medicine Regulations
Knowledge of a variety of software applications (Microsoft Office Suite).
Working knowledge of LIS and BECS.
Working Knowledge of all institutional and personnel policies, confidentiality, and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP).
Cultural competency and the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally sensitive manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
Strong analytical skills.
Organizational and time management.
Attention to detail in all research and work processes.
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify and analyze strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems within established policies and procedures.
Ability to interact with individuals across the organization and external customers with diverse backgrounds in a helpful, courteous, and friendly manner.
Ability to work with others in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.
Medical Laboratory Scientist ASCP Certification, Blood Banking ASCP Certification or equivalent, Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) ASCP Certification.

Responsibilities

Perform serological testing on patient and donor samples received for consultation
Prepare laboratory reagents and chemicals
Performs and documents laboratory quality control tasks and proficiency testing in the same manner as patient/donor samples
Performs tasks associated with red cell and/or platelet antibody detection
Identification, testing and procurement of antigen negative donor units
Maintenance of rare donor inventories, as needed
Consult with internal and external clients on issues related to immunohematology
Maintain accurate, concurrent, and complete records under strict time limits utilizing computerized systems.
Recognizes and reports problems encountered during performance of job tasks including equipment malfunction, deviation from standard operating procedure, unusual results, and discrepancy in test controls or controls outside established normal limits.
Follows laboratory policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
Reviews draft reports, as applicable.
Participates in educational programs to meet national or state regulatory requirements
Makes recommendations for improvement in processes and practices in the laboratory
Assists with equipment maintenance and quality control testing
Reports and bills for patient test results
Knowledge of other Laboratory Information Systems as appropriate
Follows Good Manufacturing Processes at all times, with attention to detail.
Performs platelet serology and crossmatch where applicable
Performs flow cytometry testing and automated phenotyping where applicable.
Provide on-call and weekend coverage on a rotational basis with support from supervisory and managerial staff, as assigned.