Medical Laboratory Scientist - Blood Bank - Nights

OU Health•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in a clinical laboratory, potentially involving infectious agents. The role is available at levels 1-3 depending on experience, license/certification, and education. OU Health offers a competitive total rewards package, potentially including a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for those living more than 100 miles away.

Requirements

Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT), OR Bachelor’s Degree which includes: 24 semester hours of medical laboratory technology courses, OR 24 semester hours of science courses that include six (6) semester hours of chemistry, six (6) semester hours of biology, and twelve (12) semester hours of chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology in any combination required.
0 - 3 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required (for Level 1).
3-5 years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required (for Level 2).
5 or more years of experience in a clinical or other laboratory setting required (for Level 3).
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 preferred (for Level 1).
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 required (for Level 2 and 3).
Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
Must be able to maintain legible, accurate, and organized records.
Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
Must possess the ability to understand various operations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate, and cooperative manner.
Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
Core knowledge and understanding of normal laboratory processes.

Nice To Haves

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 preferred (for Level 1).

Responsibilities

Performs waived and nonwaived laboratory patient testing promptly and reliably 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.
Receives, sorts, accesses the acceptability of specimens for testing and/or distributes specimens to appropriate laboratories/laboratory sections.
Records information in the OUH lab informatics system regarding patient demographics, specimen/sample collection, identification, preservation, processing, quality control, test results, and specimen referral.
Assesses potential performance problems during testing and takes appropriate action.
Prepares chemical solutions and reagents with appropriate labeling.
Performs quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
Operates, calibrates, and maintains instrumentation within the scope of training and established protocols.
Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
Assumes responsibility for own professional development.
Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents these notifications in the electronic medical record.
Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
Participates in inventory management and completes annual competency assessments.
Performs other duties as assigned.