Lead Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

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About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Union Position: No Department Details The Blood Bank Database Coordinator supports the integrity, compliance, and functionality of blood bank computer systems. This role ensures regulatory compliance, accurate system interfaces, validated software changes, and reliable support of blood bank, donor, billing, and hospital workflows. Key Responsibilities Ensure compliance with AABB, CAP, and FDA regulations related to Blood Bank computer systems Manage change control, software upgrades, and validation processes Review, update, and maintain SOPs and required documentation Monitor system interfaces (HCLL/Epic) and investigate/correct errors Support donor, component room, patient, and transfusion workflows Maintain Blood Bank systems including WellSky, Hematrax (ISBT), and Epic Support hospital billing, work queues, patient merges, credits, and adjustments Participate in Enterprise meetings and committees related to Blood Bank workflows Summary Responsible for pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of testing. Follows standard operating procedures and ensures laboratory safety, quality and regulatory requirements are met. Day-to-day lead and acts as the point person in the absence of a supervisor. Job Description Collect laboratory specimens, as needed. Process lab specimens and perform clinical laboratory testing, including manual and automated methods, in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures. Demonstrate skill in use of equipment relevant to position. Demonstrate critical and independent judgement in decision-making and problem solving. Demonstrate personal commitment to the principles, values, and ethics of the organization to promote a positive work environment. Seek personal learning opportunities. Recognize safety hazards and comply with all safety practices and protocols. Assists in the training and competency assessment of staff. Serves as a laboratory resource to other health care personnel and collaborates with other departments across the enterprise. Participate in validations, proficiency testing and evaluation and quality assurance initiatives. Provide feedback for performance appraisals. Perform other related duties as assigned. May be required to travel to other locations.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Laboratory or Biological Sciences required.
Possess a national certification for Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). Certification as a Medical Technologist (MT) also acceptable.
If working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.
Maintain continuing education credits equivalent to the state requirements as needed for license and certifications.
May be required to have Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Nice To Haves

Two years of laboratory related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with AABB, CAP, and FDA regulations related to Blood Bank computer systems
Manage change control, software upgrades, and validation processes
Review, update, and maintain SOPs and required documentation
Monitor system interfaces (HCLL/Epic) and investigate/correct errors
Support donor, component room, patient, and transfusion workflows
Maintain Blood Bank systems including WellSky, Hematrax (ISBT), and Epic
Support hospital billing, work queues, patient merges, credits, and adjustments
Participate in Enterprise meetings and committees related to Blood Bank workflows
Collect laboratory specimens, as needed.
Process lab specimens and perform clinical laboratory testing, including manual and automated methods, in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.
Demonstrate skill in use of equipment relevant to position.
Demonstrate critical and independent judgement in decision-making and problem solving.
Demonstrate personal commitment to the principles, values, and ethics of the organization to promote a positive work environment.
Seek personal learning opportunities.
Recognize safety hazards and comply with all safety practices and protocols.
Assists in the training and competency assessment of staff.
Serves as a laboratory resource to other health care personnel and collaborates with other departments across the enterprise.
Participate in validations, proficiency testing and evaluation and quality assurance initiatives.
Provide feedback for performance appraisals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
May be required to travel to other locations.