One of our large healthcare systems located in Philadelphia is looking for a Blood Bank Medical Lab Scientist to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will appropriately requested clinical laboratory analyses on all types of laboratory specimens, produces and documents accurate laboratory results for diagnosis and treatment of disease.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following:
* Performs testing of specimens and processing of blood products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
* Demonstrates a clear understanding of test results and takes appropriate action to resolve unexpected results
* Performs antibody identification and utilizes reference reagents and special techniques appropriately
* Accurately performs and documents suspected transfusion reaction investigations
* Documents results accurately using computer and manual methods
* Inspects patient samples for testing and ensures compliance with Blood Bank labeling criteria
* Selects blood products for transfusion according to the Standard Operating Procedure to meet specific patient needs
* Issues blood and blood products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
* Communicates with patient's care team and the Blood Bank Resident/Medical Director/Attending in critical situations, when a delay is anticipated due to product availability or special requests
* Modifies blood products according to Standard Operating Procedures
* Maintains appropriate blood and blood component inventory levels, orders products, inspects units for acceptability, performs confirmation testing when required, rotates units to ensure oldest are used first and discards expired products
* Performs equipment and reagent QC at required intervals, recognizes QC failures, and takes appropriate remedial action
* Is knowledgeable and is able to execute the use of all special transfusion protocols
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.