Transfusion Medicine Technologist, Blood Bank Department - Day Shift

The University of Chicago Medicine • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine, as a Transfusion Medicine Technologist in the Blood Bank department. Here, you will perform routine and esoteric tests, operate state-of-the-art instruments, and manufacture and issue blood components such as washed red cells, leuko-reduced red cells, etc. You'll be responsible for quality control, instrument maintenance, and method development to support a broad menu of routine and esoteric tests, including antibody identification. This department provides reference laboratory testing to various related and unrelated health care entities, managed care organizations and non-affiliated hospitals, outpatient clinics and private physicians' offices. We offer a full range of diagnostic services in both clinical and anatomical pathology and have various areas of expertise. This department is in the blood bank department. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

Requirements

• Certification or eligibility as medical technologist (MT) or specialist in chemistry (SC) or hematology (SH) through American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) or equivalent.
• Must satisfy CLIA 88 qualification requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field from an accredited college or University.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospitals information systems.
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of pertinent laboratory experience in blood bank.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens submitted to blood bank and determines whether the submitted specimen can be processed for analysis.
• Performs blood typing and antibody screening with 100% accuracy to determine safe selection of blood products for transfusion.
• Performs blood type verification of blood products and performs donor unit processing and labeling of blood products according to regulatory agency requirements.
• Performs complex antibody identification when indicated with additional testing and selection of matched blood products for transfusion.
• Prepares and dispenses blood product coolers for massive transfusion protocol (MTP) in a timely manner.
• Performs final check on blood products and patient testing before dispense to patient for transfusion.
• Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities.
• Continuously monitors blood product inventory to ensure adequate availability for patient transfusion.
• Analyzes all test and quality control results for errors, inconsistencies and deviations prior to reporting results or issuing blood products for transfusion.
• Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues.
• Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors.
• Assists in training new employees, students, pathology residents, others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Eligible for a Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree