Immunohematology Specialist

The Blood Connection; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 Days PTO - Use it, Cash it, Roll it

Potential Company Bonuses

Tuition Reimbursement

401k Retirement Plan

Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and

Job summary

The Blood Connection in Morrisville, NC is seeking a Testing Lab (Immunohematology) Specialist to join our reference lab team. This full-time, on-site role supports cross-matching, ABO/Rh testing, antibody identification and other blood-donor testing procedures, with emphasis on accuracy and timely results.

Shift schedule is Thursday–Sunday, 9:00pm–7:30am, with a shift differential after 7pm and on weekends.

Qualifications

• ASCP certification preferred but not required.
• 3 months training in each specialty in which high complexity testing is performed.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Performs platelet cross-matching.
• Performs RBC cross-matching.
• Performs ABO/Rh on patients.
• Correlates laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Performs antibody identification procedures.
• Fills blood orders.
• Maintains adequate inventory of rare frozen blood.
• Rotates on-call responsibilities.

Skills

ASCP Certification

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Diversity awareness

Education

MLT/MT Degree

Associates Degree in Laboratory Science

Job description

101 Kitty Hawk Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA

Job Description

At The Blood Connection, every role plays a part in saving lives. Join our team and help make an impact in your community today!

Schedule: Thursday-Sunday, 9:00pm to 7:30am

• 24 Days PTO! - Use it, Cash it, Roll it
• Potential Company Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 401kRetirement Plan
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and Dental)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance

Shift Differentials

• Extra $1.50/hr. after 7:00pm; extra $2.00/hr. on the weekend

Position Overview

• A Testing Lab (Immunohematology) Specialist is a clinical laboratory scientist with a broad knowledge of procedures routinely performed in a medical laboratory and a working knowledge of all procedures performed in a relevant specialty area.
• Primarily involves the application of this knowledge through the performance of analytical related tasks using blood or blood products, the correlation of test results and the solution of testing problems, and the continued development of operational skills through daily workload responsibilities.

Essential Functions

Reference Lab

• Performs platelet cross-matching
• Performs RBC cross-matching
• Performs ABO/Rh on patients
• Correlates laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment
• Performs antibody identification procedures
• Fills blood orders
• Maintains adequate inventory of rare frozen blood
• Rotates on-call responsibilities

Laboratory Computer

• Uses the LIS to manage donor-testing information generated by automated testing equipment
• Identifies products that require quarantine or discard due to non-conforming test results and communicates information to the component lab

Equipment Care

• Performs calibration of equipment as needed
• Performs maintenance procedures as indicated by equipment manufacturer’s recommendations
• Other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

• ASCP Certification preferred, but not required
• MLT/MT Degree strongly preferred or Associates Degree in Laboratory Science or one of the following:
  • Completion of a clinical lab training program or
  • 3 months training in each specialty in which high complexity testing is performed
• 60 semester hours including 24 semesters of medical lab technology;
• 60 semester hours including 24 hours of science that includes 6 hours chemistry, 6 hours biology and 12 hours chemistry, biology, or medical lab tech in any combination and laboratory training that includes either:
• ASCP certification required either before or after employment
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously to patrons, donors, sponsors, and co-workers
• Ability to work with all levels and in a diverse work environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, management, and peers

Physical Demands

• Lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing up to 50 pounds
• Repetitive sitting to standing movement throughout a shift
• Bending and twisting

Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled

101 Kitty Hawk Dr, Morrisville, NC 27560, USA