Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist Blood Bank Lead

University Hospitals•Parma, OH

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Lead Position for the Blood Bank bench. The role involves following laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing, conducting pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions, and demonstrating clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution. (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in other field (Required) and Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent are also acceptable. (Required)
3+ years experience in a highly complex laboratory setting within defined clinical disciplines i.e. Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Molecular, Microbiology, Histology, Cytology, etc. (Required)
Medical Lab Technician (MLT-ASCP) or equivalent (Required Upon Hire) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS-ASCP) or equivalent (Required Upon Hire) or Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) or equivalent (Required Upon Hire)
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members
Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications
Is an expert in one laboratory section/discipline
Has a thorough understanding of CAP regulations and checklists.

Nice To Haves

Travel Requirements: 10-25%

Responsibilities

Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing
Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.
Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area
Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.
Collaborates with the laboratory supervisor to ensure laboratory compliance with all regulatory agencies by established standards
Trains students and new team members, and is a resource for other technical team members.
Assesses competency of team members as assigned.
Leads departmental projects
Monitors compliance to accreditation and regulatory checklist items.
Serves as an escalation for issues that arise with team members, and internal and external clients
Ensures quality control and quality assurance program appropriate for the testing performed and that parameters for acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained throughout the entire testing process through pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.
Maintains knowledge of relevant checklists through active participation in the inspection process
Understands test validation methods and participates in the process
Ability to effectively guide team members to improve job performance and departmental cooperation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients.