PRN Blood Bank Technician

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the General Supervisor, the Blood Banking Technician performs critical laboratory tests to ensure safe and effective blood transfusions and donations. This position adheres to state, federal, and international regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance and maintain the safety of all blood products.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Follow the laboratory’s procedures for specimen handling and processing, test analysis, reporting and maintaining records of patient test results.

• Conduct laboratory tests to determine blood group antigens, antibodies, and ABO blood typing.

• Prepare blood, plasma, and platelets for transfusions in accordance with established protocols.

• Perform cross-matching tests to determine donor-recipient compatibility.

• Test blood samples for viral and bacterial infections to ensure the safety of transfusion products.

• Safely store and handle blood products, ensuring compliance with all safety standards.

• Adheres to the laboratory’s quality control policies, document all quality control activities, instrument and procedural calibrations and maintenance performed.

• Follow the laboratory’s established policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established acceptable levels of performance.

• Be capable of identifying problems that may adversely affect test performance or reporting of test results and either correct the problem or immediately notify the general supervisor, technical supervisor, or director.

• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specification.

• Performs equipment validation, reagent optimization and validation following regulatory guidelines and procedures.

• Keeps work area physically clean, organized and free of safety hazards.

• Adheres to personnel policies including, but not limited to: schedules and attendance, performance evaluations, up to date safety training and continuing education required for competency as well as certification maintenance.

• Participates in regulatory agency inspection readiness and onsite inspections.

• Communicates effectively and timely as needed to co-workers, management, medical directors, and other divisions.

• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of this position as business needs warrant.

COMPETENCIES

• TECHNICAL EXPERTISE – Demonstrates proficiency in blood banking processes and laboratory techniques.

• INTERPERSONAL SKILLS – This role demonstrates the ability to understand relationship-orientated aspects of social effectiveness and to operate successfully in a variety of social exchanges

• DECISION MAKING – This role will be required to display the ability to make good decisions and / or lead a sound decision-making process

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

• Performs tasks of high complexity

• Consistently delivers quality work during allotted timeframes

• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and proficiency in Laboratory settings

• Presents commitment to core values of the organization and ensures Laboratory employees do the same

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Education / Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a biology, chemical or clinical laboratory sciences or medical technology from an accredited institution

• Certification from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP): MLS, MLT and/or appropriate specialist certification(s)

Experience / Abilities:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in blood banking or transfusion services.

• Preferred 2 years’ experience in general lead/supervisory/key operator experience

• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to management multiple priorities

• Excellent attention to detail

• Ability to work in a team environment

• Willingness to maintain confidential information

TRAVEL AND HOURS

• This position is full-time

• No travel is required with this position

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employee is regularly required to talk or hear

Employee frequently is required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms

Employee is occasionally required to lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

EEO STATEMENT

It is the policy of MAWD Pathology Group to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disabilities, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, military status or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law.