Versiti Blood Center of Illinois · 2 months ago
Laboratory Scientist - Transfusion Service - Full Time – 3rd Shift
US-WI-Wauwatosa
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expVersiti Blood Center of Illinois is dedicated to improving patient outcomes through blood and life sciences. The Laboratory Scientist in the Transfusion Service will perform immunohematology testing and ensure the timely and accurate provision of blood products for transfusion, while adhering to all applicable regulations and standards.
Hospital & Health Care
Responsibilities
Handles and processes specimens, ensuring proper identification
Performs serologic testing according to SOPs on patient and donor samples
Recognizes and resolves procedural discrepancies in testing results
Interprets laboratory results
Reports laboratory results
Performs component preparation as ordered by the provider following all applicable SOPs
Issues appropriate products for transfusion
Maintains accurate, concurrent, and complete records
Operates laboratory equipment correctly and performs quality control testing on equipment and reagents. Knows acceptable levels of performance
Adheres to all required FDA, AABB (fka American Association of Blood Banks), CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and CAP (College of American Pathology) regulations. Follows cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) standards
Maintains controlled inventories of reagents and laboratory materials
Provides on call and/or overtime coverage as required
Assists in the training of new personnel and training of students
Listens, anticipates and responds to the needs of internal and external customers and strives to meet expectations
Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with customers and colleagues, ensuring that necessary information is shared
Notifies management or other appropriate persons of problems or issues as appropriate
Works effectively with inter or intra-department(s) and project teams to meet customer needs and organizational goals
Participates in quality and process improvement
Supports and promotes Versiti mission and values, both at work and in the community
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties in this job classification
Complies with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited college or university in Clinical Laboratory Science required
Associate's Degree in a laboratory science, or medical laboratory technology (MLT) from an accredited institution and at least 5 years of experience in a transfusion service in lieu of required degree
Clinical experience working in a transfusion service as obtained from prior work experience or that obtained in clinical rotations through required education
Working knowledge of immunohematology and immunology theory
Skill in the operation of laboratory equipment, instrument, computer, and materials
Effective time managing and organizational skills to perform multiple laboratory functions simultaneously
Maintain accurate, timely records of patient information and laboratory results
Strong detail orientation and analytical ability to evaluate and ensure accuracy of data related to laboratory results and patient information
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey understanding of factual and theoretical information and make recommendations to customers
Effective problem solving skills
Ability to work independently and as a team member
MLS/CLS/MT/BB American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCP) certification required or equivalent
Personal Computer (desktop, laptop, tablet)
General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine)
Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
General laboratory equipment including centrifuges, automated cell washers and incubator/waterbaths for performing clinical tests
Irradiator
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays
Short- and Long-term disability
Life insurance
7% match dollar for dollar 401(k)
Voluntary programs
Discount programs
Others
Company
Versiti Blood Center of Illinois
Based in Aurora, Versiti Blood Center of Illinois serve 63 hospitals in a 12-county area in Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, and collects more than 155,000 units of blood annually.
201-500 employees
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