Immunohematology Specialist II (Morrisville)

The Blood Connection; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 24 days

401k match up to 4%

Potential monthly bonuses

Tuition reimbursement

Health insurance (Medical, Vision, and

Dental)

FSA

Disability (short and long-term)

EAP

Life insurance

Job summary

The Blood Connection, Incorporated is seeking an Immunohematology Specialist II to join our reference laboratory. The role focuses on immunohematology procedures, test result correlation with patient care, and ongoing development of technical skills through daily workload tasks.

Responsibilities include sickle cell testing, crossmatching, ABO/Rh typing, antigen typings, QC, and staff training. The position requires MLS/MLT/BB ASCP or AMT certification and strong organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• Certification as MLT/MLS/BB ASCP or AMT is required.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication with patrons, donors, sponsors and co-workers.
• Ability to work with all levels in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform sickle cell testing and ABO/Rh typing.
• Conduct crossmatching (platelet and RBC) and antigen typings.
• Correlate lab results with patient diagnosis and treatment.
• Train and supervise staff and students; supervise on-call rotations.

Education

MLT, MLS, or BB ASCP/AMT certification

Job description

• 24 Days PTO! - Use it, Cash it, Roll it over
• 401k Retirement Plan up to 4% match
• Potential Monthly Company Bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and Dental)
• Healthcare and Dependent Care FSA
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Basic Life Insurance

Position Overview

An Immunohematology Specialist II is a clinical laboratory scientist with a broad knowledge of procedures routinely performed in an immunohematology reference laboratory and a working knowledge of all procedures performed. The job 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 sickle cell testing
• Performs platelet crossmatching
• Performs RBC crossmatching
• Performs ABO/Rh on patients
• Performs antigen typings
• Performs quality control
• Correlates laboratory test results with patient diagnosis and treatment
• Teaches MLT students during clinical rotation
• Trains new staff and existing staff members
• 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

Quarantining/Discarding Blood Components:

• 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

Miscellaneous:

• Other duties as assigned or required

Minimum Qualifications

• MLT, MLS, or BB ASCP/AMT certification required
• 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

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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