Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist-Evenings (Tulsa, Ok)

Oklahoma Blood Institute • Tulsa, OK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is to provide compatibility testing and consultation services for the resolution of complex serological problems. The role involves performing quality control, calibration, maintenance, and verification procedures for laboratory equipment, receiving hospital orders, and coordinating specimen pick-ups and product delivery. The Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory Scientist will review patients' medical and transfusion history, correlate it with laboratory investigations, and perform various testing procedures including ABO, Rh, antibody detection, and compatibility testing. They will also be responsible for antibody identification, filling orders for antigen-negative requests, performing RBC crossmatch, selecting antigen-negative units, performing antibody titration procedures, and preparing consultation reports. The role may also involve taking call as needed for laboratory coverage and maintaining clean work areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree with completion of a Medical Technology (MT)/Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) training program
• Ability to resolve complex serological problems independently
• Provide clear and concise consultation to other medical technologists and physicians
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Team player
• Must have full sight
• Hearing impairment requiring a hearing aid(s) is acceptable
• Must be fully ambulatory
• Moderate lifting required
• Completion of accredited Medical Technology/Medical Laboratory Science training program

Nice To Haves

• ASCP registration preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform quality control, calibration, maintenance and verification procedures for laboratory equipment
• Receive hospital orders
• Work with lab couriers or Storage and Distribution on the coordination of specimen pick-ups and product delivery
• Review patients medical and transfusion history and correlate with laboratory investigation
• Perform ABO, Rh, antibody detection and compatibility testing procedures for transfusion service clients
• Perform antibody identification for transfusion service clients and member hospital clients
• Fill orders for antigen negative requests
• Perform RBC crossmatch and procedures selecting antigen negative units as needed
• Perform antibody titration procedures
• Perform complex antibody identification procedures using different testing platforms and reagents
• Prepare consultation reports
• Takes call as needed for laboratory coverage
• Clean and maintain work areas

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life insurance, long term disability, 401(k), paid-time off, $5,000 annual tuition reimbursement, annual uniform allowance, holiday pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level