Lead Immunohematology Technologist, Reference Lab

Global Roles; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Roles in Baltimore seeks a Lead Technologist in the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory to perform donor/patient testing and interpret results for donor-recipient compatibility. The role provides complex reference services to hospitals and transfusion services, with automated and manual testing on blood samples and support for volunteers.

The position emphasizes quality control, record-keeping, and leadership in a state-regulated environment, including staff training and equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry is required.
• MT(ASCP) licensure is required by state where applicable.
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Responsibilities

• Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities to resolve serologic problems and provide special units to transfusion recipients.
• Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples, including ordering, receiving, inspecting, and preparing reagents.
• Maintain exceptional and rare donor products.
• Perform and interpret independent basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures and complete required quality control as appropriate to state and federal regulations.
• Recognize testing irregularities, identify the cause, determine the solution, and resolve the problem or refer it to the appropriate level.
• Assume lead responsibilities to maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and complete records.
• Perform maintenance repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.
• Perform internal staff training, competency reviews, and external customer education.

Skills

Immunohematology Testing

Blood Banking

Donor Recipient Compatibility

Laboratory Test Interpretation

Automated Test Procedures

Manual Test Procedures

Reference Laboratory Procedures

Consultancy Services

MT(ASCP) Licensure

MLT(ASCP) Certification

BB (ASCP) Certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Science or Chemistry

MT(ASCP) licensure

MLT(ASCP) certification with 5 years of blood banking experience

BB (ASCP) Certification preferred

Job description

Global Roles in Baltimore seeks a Lead Technologist in the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory to perform donor/patient testing and interpret results for donor-recipient compatibility. The role provides complex reference services to hospitals and transfusion services, with automated and manual testing on blood samples and support for volunteers.

The position emphasizes quality control, record-keeping, and leadership in a state-regulated environment, including staff training and equipment