Blood Bank Laboratory Specialist; Levels Evenings

Blood Bank Laboratory Specialist (Levels 1-3) Evenings page is loaded## Blood Bank Laboratory Specialist (Levels 1-3) Evenings locations:
Oklahoma Citytime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
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* Position Title:

** Blood Bank Laboratory Specialist (Levels 1-3) Evenings##
** Department:
** Blood Bank##
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* Job Description:

**** Blood Bank Lab Specialist positions are available at levels 1 - 3 depending on experience and education:  
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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.
** 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
** Minimum Qualifications (Level
1):
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* Education:

** Graduate of MT/MLS/CLS/BB/SBB program or Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT) with 2 years of experience in Blood Bank/Transfusion Services required.
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* Experience:

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

Required:

** National certification by a recognized organization (ASCP or AMT or equivalent) MLT, MT, CLS, MLS, BB required.
** Minimum Qualifications (Level
2):
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* Education:

** Graduate of MT/MLS/CLS/BB/SBB program or  Associate Degree of Medical Lab Technology (MLT)  with 3-5 years of experience in Blood Bank/Transfusion Services required.
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* Experience:

** 3-5 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
** Minimum Qualifications (Level
3):
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* Education:

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

** 5 or more 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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