Immunohematology Specialist II (Morrisville)

The Blood Connection • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

An Immunohematology Specialist II is a clinical laboratory scientist with broad knowledge of procedures routinely performed in an immunohematology reference laboratory and working knowledge of all procedures performed. The role primarily applies this knowledge to analytical tasks involving blood or blood products, correlates test results, resolves testing problems, and develops operational skills through daily workload responsibilities. The position also uses the laboratory information system to manage donor-testing information, identifies blood components requiring quarantine or discard, and performs equipment calibration and maintenance.

Requirements

• MLT, MLS, or BB ASCP/AMT certification is required.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously with patrons, donors, sponsors, and coworkers.
• Ability to work with all levels of personnel in a diverse work environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of lifting, carrying, pulling, and/or pushing up to 50 pounds; repetitive sitting-to-standing movement throughout a shift; and bending and twisting.

Responsibilities

• Perform sickle cell testing.
• Perform platelet crossmatching.
• Perform red blood cell crossmatching.
• Perform ABO/Rh testing on patients.
• Perform antigen typings and quality control.
• Correlate laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Teach MLT students during clinical rotations.
• Train new and existing staff members.
• Perform antibody identification procedures.
• Fill blood orders.
• Maintain adequate inventory of rare frozen blood.
• Rotate on-call responsibilities.
• Use the laboratory information system to manage donor-testing information generated by automated testing equipment.
• Identify blood components requiring quarantine or discard because of non-conforming test results and communicate this information to the component laboratory.
• Perform equipment calibration as needed.
• Perform equipment maintenance according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

• 24 days of PTO, with the option to use, cash out, or roll it over.
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 4% company match.
• Potential monthly company bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance, including medical, vision, and dental coverage.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Basic life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed