Blood Bank Specialist

Performs clinical laboratory procedures to aid the physician in the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of patients according to established standards and practices of laboratory medicine. Performs related clerical, administrative and support functions associated with the provision of laboratory services. Coordinates the work activities of the blood bank including, but not limited to: quality control, policies and procedures and clerical duties as necessary.

• Coordinates daily operation of blood bank.
• Oversees competency testing and employee training in the blood bank.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining up to date policies, procedures, and forms according to CLIA and AABB standards.
• Evaluates, develops, and implements test procedures and technologies in the blood bank.
• Reviews quality control, preventative maintenances, and patient reports to ensure validity, accuracy, and timeliness of work.
• Promotes excellence and knowledge in blood bank.
• Performs duties of a Generalist in all areas of the clinical lab by performing diagnostic, monitoring, and screening procedures
• Performs specimen collection, handling and processing procedures using methods consistent with the laboratory's policies and procedures, safe work practice, and good lab technique.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Interacts professionally with the Director of Clinical Laboratory, Pathologist and clinical laboratory personnel.
• Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, JCAHO, state and other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Assists in training of new employees, using standardize orientation materials.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited MT/MLS/CLS program.
• ASCP registry or equivalent with categorical blood bank certification BB(ASCP) or blood bank specialist certification SBB (ASCP).
• Four (4) years of working experience as a medical technologist blood bank.
• BLS within 6 months of hire.