Lab Technical Specialist – Blood Bank

Phoenix Children's; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Children's is seeking a Lab Technical Specialist – Blood Bank to lead technical operations in the Blood Bank, ensuring accuracy, safety, and regulatory compliance in a high-volume pediatric setting.

The role partners with leadership to implement new assays, manage quality assurance, and mentor staff while maintaining inventory and equipment across locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• MLS/BB ASCP certification or equivalent; SBB eligible preferred.
• Minimum 4 years of blood bank testing experience.
• Experience with new assay implementation and QA activities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains policies and guidelines for blood bank operations.
• Oversees budgets and ensures regulatory compliance and quality control.
• Maintains competency across laboratory technology and current trends.
• Performs patient testing, QC, and instrument maintenance as required.
• Supervises staff, provides mentoring and promotes staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality assurance

Laboratory testing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science

MLS/BB ASCP Certification

SBB certification preferred

Tools

Blood Bank software

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

Lab Technical Specialist – Blood Bank

Department: PCH-MAIN | Blood Bank

Location: Phoenix

Shift: Mon-Fri, Days, 8am-5pm

Category: Laboratory/Pathology

Posting #: 1051185

Employee Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

This is an onsite full time, salaried position. This position works closely with Blood Bank Section Director and lab leaders to ensure efficient technical operations, exceptional service, and full compliance with regulatory bodies. Duties include new assay implementation, policy/procedure review, quality assurance, equipment maintenance, compliance/accreditation, training/competency assessments, research projects, and inventory management. Phoenix Children's has a great work culture and is growing! We are looking for an individual who is willing to lead and inspire in one of the largest children’s hospitals in the country.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science or related field
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Technologist in Blood Bank (BB) ASCP Certification or equivalent. Specialist in Blood Bank (SBB) or eligible to obtain within one year of employment preferred
• A minimum of 4 years of experience performing blood bank testing in clinical laboratory setting
• Experience with new equipment/assay implementation, blood bank software updates, and quality assurance activities, including lab inspections and awareness of regulatory standards

This position works collaboratively with Section Supervisors, Section Directors, Managers, and leadership team to provide technical supervision to ensure high quality daily technical operations of responsible sections across all locations in the healthcare system. Responsible for achieving and complying with established operating budget, quality control, inventory management and regulatory standards. This position receives supervision of completed work activities from the Laboratory Administrative Director.

Position Duties

• Develops and maintains policies and guidelines; employs policies and procedures, regulatory guidelines, and professional standards to validate current practice requirements and support overall organizational values and mission.
• Ensures adherence to departmental operating and capital budgets.
• Maintains professional and technical competency in all aspects of laboratory technology through constantly pursuing knowledge and self-improvement and remaining apprised of current trends, developments and awareness of latest technology and practices to improve outcomes.
• Participates in hospital and department operational and quality improvement initiatives; proactively evaluates systems, practices; assists, creates and implements changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of the operations. Also, participates in organizational committees as pertinent.
• Performs patient testing, quality control testing, and instrument maintenance procedures to ensure ongoing compliance with policies, regulations, and safety guidelines for safe work practices.
• Oversees daily technical operations of laboratory section by monitoring quality and effectiveness of workflow, problem resolution and troubleshooting issues, and/or processes to ensure optimum efficiency and compliance with all regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Oversees work activities of staff to ensure achievement of established goals, objectives and outcomes; provides guidance, mentoring and direction as appropriate for ongoing staff development.
• Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested.

Phoenix Children’s Mission, Vision, & Values

Mission

To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families

Vision

Phoenix Children’s will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education.

We realize this vision by:

• Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties
• Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies
• Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders
• Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families

Values

• We place children and families at the center of all we do
• We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way
• We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact
• We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future
• We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field or combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in field of specialization in clinical settings.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as Medical Lab Scientist in clinical laboratory settings.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Pediatric experience.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Technologist in field of specialization ASCP Certification or equivalent or substitutable specialized experience per PCH Laboratory leadership discretion.
• Specialist in field of specialization ASCP Certification.
• Amer Soc Clinical Pathology OR Med Lab Scientist (AMT) OR Med LabTech (AMT) - Required

Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Standing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Talking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Walking - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Near Vision - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Far Vision - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance - Occasionally
• Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment - Applicable