Blood Bank Laboratory Specialist - PRN

Blood Bank Laboratory Specialist - PRN page is loaded## Blood Bank Laboratory Specialist - PRNlocations:
Oklahoma Citytime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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* Position Title:

** Blood Bank Laboratory Specialist - PRN##
** Department:
** Blood Bank##
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* Job Description:

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* General Description:

** Under general supervision, performs routine standardized clinical diagnostic tests in the blood bank.
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* Essential Responsibilities:

*** Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position.  Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
** Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.
* Performs laboratory patient testing in a prompt and reliable manner according to established hospital and departmental policies.
* Complies with all hospital and laboratory safety policies and procedures including the appropriate us of PPE.
* Participates in performance improvement activities and supports the hospital in meeting regulatory and accreditation standards.
* Participates in laboratory quality activities including quality monitoring and auditing, occurrence/deviation documentation and performance improvement.
* Documents deviations in RL solutions.
* Performs immunohematology testing.
* Processes and labels blood components and special blood components and pediatric aliquots.
* Perform quality control procedures following authorized laboratory policy.
* Operates, calibrates and maintains instrumentation.  Documents completion of instrument maintenance and function checks.
* Assumes responsibility of own professional development.
* Calls notification values to appropriate clinical staff and documents those notifications in the electronic medical record.
* Performs proficiency testing according to laboratory and regulatory requirements.
* Participates in inventory management.
* Completes annual competency assessment.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
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* Minimum Qualifications:

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* Education:

** Graduate of MT/MLS/CLS/BB program or  Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT) required.
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* Experience:

** 2 years of experience in blood bank required.
** License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s)

Required:

** Nationally recognized certification through one of the following governing accreditations: ASCP, AMT, AABB, NASKL, ASCLS, HHS, ASHI, AAB, ABB, AMS, CRP, EBPH, Military or NILA
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

*** Must have the skills to perform required laboratory testing.
* Must be able to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
* Must be able to consistently and dependably report to work as scheduled.
* Must be able to maintain legible, accurate and organized records.
* Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information and exercise sound judgment.
* Must be able to multi-task and remain calm in stressful situations.
* Must possess ability to understand various operations, policies and procedures.
* Ability to work and communicate with co-workers and other caregivers, and meet their needs in a professional, polite, courteous, compassionate and cooperative manner.
* Must demonstrate a high level of initiative, effort and commitment towards establishing priorities and completing assignments.
* Knowledge and understanding of blood bank theory and processes.#cb##
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