Senior Blood Bank Scientist (IRL) - 2nd Shift $5k Sign on Bonus!
Company: Versiti, Inc.
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Senior Blood Bank Scientist (IRL) - 2nd Shift $5k Sign on
Bonus!
Job Locations
US-IL-Aurora
ID
2023-7930
Category
Clinical
Position Type
Full Time
Overview
Will receive a $5,000 Sign on Bonus!! Versiti is a fusion of
donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize
the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the
world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving
gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine
through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together
outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion
medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies,
oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and
scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge
results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and
reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital
systems, research and educational institutions, and other health
care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the
lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.
Position Summary
Under direction of the Manager of Immunohematology Reference
Laboratory, performs advanced immunohematology testing on clinical
and research specimens for the resolution of serologic problems and
provides the correct blood product for transfusion based on these
results. Performs and interprets molecular testing on clinical and
research specimens if applicable to the laboratory. Perform blood
product component preparation if applicable to the laboratory.
Provides the most appropriate blood in a timely and accurate manner
and provides phone consultation to customers. Provides technical
and clinical expertise to staff, management and customers of the
Immunohematology Reference Laboratory. In conjunction with
management and laboratory Medical Director, performs advanced
immunohematological and/or molecular interpretation including
consultation to customers.
Responsibilities
- Handles and processes specimens,
ensuring proper identification.
- Performs serologic and molecular tests according to SOP on
clinical, study, QC and research samples.
- Recognizes and resolves procedural discrepancies in testing
results.
- Interprets laboratory results.
- Reports laboratory results.
- Maintains accurate and complete records.
- Perform reagent preparation
- Operates laboratory equipment correctly and perform quality
control testing on equipment and reagents. Knows acceptable levels
of performance.
- Maintains controlled inventories of reagents and laboratory
materials.
- Performs secondary review and release of test results and
provides feedback to ensure accurate reporting of results.
- Adheres to all required FDA, AABB (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.
- Applies immunohematology and molecular expertise to the field
of immunohematology and transfusion medicine.
- Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge of areas of
expertise in the laboratory.
- Serve as a technical resource to staff
- Reviews daily work and interpretations for accuracy, and
recognizes and investigates the reason for potential discrepancies
and unexpected results, resolving where appropriate. Performs final
review on IRL cases
- Provide constructive feedback to technologists in regard to
errors detected and acknowledgement for exceptional work
completion
- Write and review validation plans and make recommendations to
lab management.
- Leads in the preparation of new/updates QSDs/SOPs in compliance
with regulatory and accrediting agencies
- Assists in the training of new personnel and training of
students.
- Assess competence of clinical diagnostic lab staff if
applicable
- Provides on call and/or overtime coverage as required.
- Listens, anticipates and responds to the needs of internal and
external customers and strives to meet expectations.
- Communicates clearly, accurately and respectfully with
customers, donors, 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
Qualifications
QUALIFICATIONS Education
- Bachelor's Degree of Science degree from an accredited college
or university in Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology
(MLS/CLS/MT) required
- OR; Science related degree with certification as a BB
technologist requiredExperience
- 4-6 years of experience working in an immunohematology
reference laboratory or transfusion service requiredKnowledge,
Skills and Abilities
- Mastery of Laboratory Scientist duties, responsibilities, and
behaviors required
- In depth knowledge of immunohematology, immunology theory and
blood group genetics. required
- Strong knowledge of equipment and ability to troubleshoot
complex problems with lab equipment required
- Knowledge of general laboratory methods, principles of quality
control, quality assurance, AABB (American Association of Blood
Banks), FDA (Food and Drug Administration), CLIA (Clinical
Laboratory Improvement Act) regulations, CAP (College of American
Pathology) standards, cGMPs (current Good Manufacturing Practices),
and other state accrediting agencies required
- Skilled in the operation of laboratory equipment, instrument,
computer and materials. required
- Effective time management and organizational skills to
coordinate a broad base of laboratory functions and appropriately
prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously required
- Maintain accurate, timely records of patient/donor information
and laboratory results. required
- Strong detail orientation and analytical skills to evaluate and
ensure accuracy of data related to laboratory results and patient
or donor information required
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, including
the ability to convey understanding of factual information and make
recommendations to staff and customers required
- Superior technical skills required
- Superior problem solving skills. required
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
required
- Ability to teach/train other personnel requiredLicenses and
Certifications
- MLS/CLS/MT/BB American Society for Clinical Pathologist (ASCP)
certification required or equivalent required
- SBB certification or equivalent; OR 10 years of
Immunohematology Reference Lab experience required
- Must meet CLIA requirements for high complexity testing
requiredTools and Technology
- Personal Computer (desk top, lap top, tablet) required
- General office equipment (computer, printer, fax, copy machine)
required
- Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required
- General laboratory equipment including centrifuges, automated
cell washers and incubator/waterbaths for performing clinical
tests. required
- Molecular instrumentation such as light cyclers required
- Pipettes (single channel, multi-channel, electronic, etc.)
required
- pH meter, microscopes required
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