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University Hospitals lists this Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist Blood Bank Lead opportunity in parma, Ohio. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description - Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist Blood Bank Lead )
Medical Laboratory Scientist/Technologist Blood Bank Lead - ( )
Joining our team comes with several benefits, including:
Competitive hourly rate
Sign on bonus
A Brief Overview
Position is a Lead Position for the Blood Bank bench
Follows laboratory policies and procedures to perform high and moderate complexity testing. Performs pre-analytical and post-analytical laboratory support functions. Demonstrates clear communication with team members to optimize laboratory operations
What You Will Do
Accurately and efficiently performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical processes for laboratory testing
Maintains and troubleshoots laboratory equipment according to manufacturer’s instructions
Performs and evaluates all required quality control assessments as described in departmental policies and procedures prior to reporting patient results.
Maintains and demonstrates competency assessment in assigned area
Completes all assigned mandatory assignments within allowed timelines.
Collaborates with the laboratory supervisor to ensure laboratory compliance with all regulatory agencies by established standards
Trains students and new team members, and is a resource for other technical team members.
Assesses competency of team members as assigned.
Monitors compliance to accreditation and regulatory checklist items.
Serves as an escalation for issues that arise with team members, and internal and external clients
Ensures quality control and quality assurance program appropriate for the testing performed and that parameters for acceptable levels of analytical performance are maintained throughout the entire testing process through pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases (TSR does not)
Additional Responsibilities
Initiates and maintains positive relationships with patients, customers, co-workers.
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work effectively within role independently and with other team members
Knowledge of standard laboratory policies and procedures, safety practices, and laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel applications
Is an expert in one laboratory section/discipline
Maintains knowledge of relevant checklists through active participation in inspection process
Understands test validation methods and participates in the process
Ability to effectively guide team members to improve job performance and departmental cooperation.
Is an expert in one laboratory section/discipline
Assesses competency of team members as assigned.
Has a thorough understanding of CAP regulations and checklists.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Complies with all policies and standards.
For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
Education
Bachelor's Degree in a chemical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution. (Required) or
Bachelor's Degree in other field (Required) and
Associate's Degree in clinical laboratory science and certification by ASCP or equivalent are also acceptable. (Required)
Work Experience
3+ years experience in a highly complex laboratory setting within defined clinical disciplines i.e. Chemistry, Hematology, Coagulation, Urinalysis, Molecular, Microbiology, Histology, Cytology, etc. (Required)
Licenses and Certifications
Medical Lab Technician (MLT-ASCP) or equivalent (Required Upon Hire) or
Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS-ASCP) or equivalent (Required Upon Hire) or
Medical Technologist (MT-ASCP) or equivalent (Required Upon Hire)
Physical Demands
Standing Occasionally
Walking Occasionally
Sitting Constantly
Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs
Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs
Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs
Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs
Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs
Balancing Rarely
Stooping Rarely
Kneeling Rarely
Crouching Rarely
Crawling Rarely
Reaching Rarely
Handling Occasionally
Grasping Occasionally
Feeling Rarely
Talking Constantly
Hearing Constantly
Repetitive Motions Frequently
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently
Travel Requirements
10%
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Who can apply
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