MLT/MLS Blood Banker - JPS (Nights) (53258)

Carter BloodCare•Fort Worth, TX

12d•Onsite

About The Position

This opportunity is available for MLT and MLS-qualified candidates at our JPS LOCATION. This shift will be THURSDAY THROUGH SATURDAY, 17:30-06:00. The Medical Laboratory Scientist – Blood Banker (MLS-BB) participates in all activities within Reference & Transfusion (R&T) Services, including performing testing and services associated with assigned departmental duties within the scope of complexity defined by accrediting agencies, and participating in competency, proficiency, and educational activities. Through these responsibilities, the MLS-BB ensures daily R&T laboratory operations meet all established regulatory and quality standards, deliver excellence in transfusion services, and support the needs of all R&T customers. The MLS-BB exemplifies and champions Carter BloodCare (CBC) Core Values and Code of Conduct, and adheres to CBC policies and applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). To support ongoing development and organizational goals, the MLS-BB is required to attend meetings and training sessions, as assigned. The MLS-BB maintains active and current professional licensure and/or certifications, as required by role-specific regulations and organizational requirements. Periodic travel between assigned work areas to support other locations/projects in CBC service regions, as well as to attend in-services, training, and meetings, is required. This position may require working varied shifts, extended hours, weekends, and/or overtime to support operational needs. Regular full-time attendance is required during normal working hours.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree from an accredited institution, in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science, as outlined in 42 CFR 493.1489(b)
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) Board Certification: MLS(ASCP), BB(ASCP), MLS(AMT), or equivalent Board Certification and participation in the CME program, if applicable and required by the accrediting agency; or, Recent graduate from an accredited MLS program within the last five years and is currently Board-eligible
Must successfully obtain and maintain Board Certification (e.g., MLS(ASCP) or equivalent) and provide Board Certification documentation to the CBC Human Resources Department within 12 months of the hire date
Prior clinical laboratory experience, including rotations via an accredited MLS program
Maintains strong working knowledge of blood banking policies, procedures, and applicable accrediting and regulatory requirements
Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex situations, identify solutions, and provide clear guidance to internal and external customers, including appropriate documentation of issues and resolutions
Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, with diverse audiences, ensuring information is conveyed clearly, accurately, and professionally
Demonstrates strong interpersonal and customer service skills, building effective relationships that promote trust, collaboration, and positive outcomes
Understands, interprets, and applies verbal and written instructions, guidelines, and technical information in a consistent and accurate manner
Utilizes laboratory mathematics and data analysis skills to compute, interpret, and report numerical data accurately
Demonstrates strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize workload, maintain attention to detail, and ensure consistent follow-through
Exercises sound judgment and decision-making, with awareness of the impact on departmental operations, service quality, and compliance
Ability to detect red blood cell agglutination, discern mixed field reactivity, and/or distinguish the difference between colors and shades of colors
Ability to multitask effectively to meet patient and inventory availability needs
Ability to establish appropriate priorities, to recognize and do what needs to be done, without direction
Ensures work is completed efficiently and supports teamwork and cooperation with co-workers and peers

Nice To Haves

Recent immunohematology laboratory experience, including rotations via an accredited MLS or equivalent program, preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in all activities within Reference & Transfusion (R&T) Services.
Performs testing and services associated with assigned departmental duties within the scope of complexity defined by accrediting agencies.
Participates in competency, proficiency, and educational activities.
Ensures daily R&T laboratory operations meet all established regulatory and quality standards.
Delivers excellence in transfusion services.
Supports the needs of all R&T customers.
Exemplifies and champions Carter BloodCare (CBC) Core Values and Code of Conduct.
Adheres to CBC policies and applicable Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Attends meetings and training sessions, as assigned.
Maintains active and current professional licensure and/or certifications, as required by role-specific regulations and organizational requirements.
Periodically travels between assigned work areas to support other locations/projects in CBC service regions, as well as to attend in-services, training, and meetings.
May require working varied shifts, extended hours, weekends, and/or overtime to support operational needs.
Maintains regular full-time attendance during normal working hours.