Transfusion Services Technical Specialist (SBB)

Transfusion Services Technical Specialist (SBB) - 7am - 3:30pm :: Houston, TX

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Oversight of Technical Specialist

• Collaborates with Transfusion Medicine leadership in the selection test/instrument methodology for implementation and validation planning
• Plans, develops and implements new serological testing methodologies as needed
• Writes and performs validations for all test methods as needed
• Maintains Standard operating procedures, policies forms, and job aids and ensure up to date compliance with best practices and most current regulatory standards
• Serves as Document Control Expert foe the Transfusion Service
• Monitors the Quality System and manages Deviations and FDA reportable events
• Collaborates with Transfusion Medicine Leadership to identify and implement opportunities for process improvement projects through analysis of data to advance and improve the department
• Provides educational activities to staff as requested

Ensures regulatory/Quality preparedness at all times.

• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and safety standards and enforces policies and procedures.
• Reviews and assess compliance within the laboratory section with regulatory standards AABB, FDA, JCAHO, CLIA and others.
• Inform department leaders of non-compliance and identity opportunities for improvement. Partner with department leaders and staff to implement changes and coordinate tracking system to monitor compliance
• Documents receipt, routing, and completion of CAP proficiency testing and follows up with supervisors on any unacceptable results for corrective actions and reply to CAP.
• Maintain procedure manuals, education records, quality and all CAP and CLIA standards.
• Prepare documents and reports as needed for quality oversight committees
• Serve as a technical expert and resource for staff and internal customers.
• Perform audits as assigned

Manages customer service interactions and relationships with diplomacy and professionalism.

• Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks
• Collaborates with other departments on special projects as assigned
• Show sincere interest in others and their concerns. Listen to feedback and input in a professional manner
• Demonstrate attention and respect to others
• Acknowledges and listens to differing perspectives in a group.

Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in a related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology or Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program.

Preferred: Master's degree in a related science field or Doctorate in a related science field.

• 9 years clinical laboratory experience to include 3 years of blood banking and 3 years of lead or supervisory experience, with bachelor's degree.
• 8 years clinical laboratory experience to include 3 years in blood banking with the completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program.
• 6 years clinical laboratory experience to include 3 years of blood banking and 3 years of lead or supervisory experience, with master's degree.
• 4 years clinical laboratory experience to include three years of blood banking and 3 years of lead or supervisory experience, with Doctorate degree.
• Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate and/or LEADing Self Discover programs may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience.
• Completion of both programs can be substituted for a maximum of two years of supervisory or management experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - MLS-ASCP - Medical Lab Scientist or BB(ASCP) - Technologist in Blood Banking and SBB (ASCP) - Specialist in Blood Banking.

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