Lead Technologist, Immunohematology Reference Laboratory
About The Position
The Lead Technologist in the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) provides daily lead functions and performs basic and advanced donor and patient testing. The role interprets results to determine donor-recipient compatibility, resolves compatibility problems, and provides complex reference and consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. The technologist performs automated and manual procedures on blood samples, follows standard operating procedures, and interprets results in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements. The role also provides support, development, and/or leadership guidance to volunteers. The position coordinates receipt, shipment, and transport of patient and donor samples; manages reagents and exceptional and rare donor product inventory; and performs quality control and equipment and software maintenance. Lead duties may include maintaining and reviewing records, staff training and competency reviews, and customer education. The standard schedule is Tuesday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry.
- MT(ASCP) certification.
- State licensure if required.
- At least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
- MLT (ASCP) certification with 5 years of blood banking experience may be substituted.
- Good written and verbal communication skills for effective communication with internal and external customers.
- Ability to work on a team.
- Ability to stand, stretch, stoop, and bend for extended periods; lift, pull, push, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; work in walk-in refrigerators/freezers; wear protective clothing; and use a wide variety of laboratory or medical equipment.
Nice To Haves
- BB(ASCP) equivalent certification preferred.
Responsibilities
- Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities to resolve serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.
- Coordinate receipt, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples.
- Order, receive, inspect, and prepare reagents associated with donor product inventory, and maintain exceptional and rare donor products.
- Perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures, and complete required quality control in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Recognize testing irregularities, identify causes, determine solutions, and resolve problems or refer them to the appropriate level.
- As needed, maintain, edit, and review computer and manual records to ensure accurate record keeping; maintain accurate, legible, and complete records.
- Perform maintenance, repair, and validation of laboratory equipment, as well as software maintenance.
- May conduct internal staff training, competency reviews, and external customer education.
- Provide support, development, and/or leadership guidance to volunteers.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision plans.
- Health Spending Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- PTO starting at 15 days a year, based on type of job and tenure.
- 11 paid holidays, including six core holidays and five floating holidays.
- 401(k) with up to 6% match.
- Paid Family Leave.
- Employee Assistance.
- Short- and long-term disability and insurance.
- Service awards and recognition.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
