Night-Shift Transfusion Medicine Technologist, Blood Bank

University of Chicago Medicine; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Transfusion Medicine Technologist for the Blood Bank Laboratory on the night shift. You will perform blood typing, antibody screening, donor unit processing, and complex antibody identification to support safe transfusion practices, with an emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

This 100% onsite role requires CLIA high complexity testing qualification, a CLS degree, and ASCP certification eligibility.

Qualifications

• Must satisfy CLIA 88 qualification requirements for testing personnel performing high complexity testing.
• Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field from an accredited college or University.
• Certification or eligibility as medical technologist (MT) or (BB), or specialist in transfusion medicine (SBB) through ASCP, or equivalent
• Knowledge and ability to use laboratory/hospitals information systems.
• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional laboratory equipment.
• Knowledge or training in southern blot and other molecular biology protocols.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with individuals at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Receives specimens submitted to blood bank. Utilizes policies and procedures for requisition and specimen requirements to determine whether the submitted specimen can be processed for analysis.
• Performs blood typing and antibody screening with 100% accuracy to determine safe selection of blood products for transfusion
• Performs blood type verification of blood products and performs donor unit processing and labeling of blood products according to regulatory agency requirements
• Performs complex antibody identification when indicated with additional testing and selection of matched blood products for transfusion
• Prepares and dispense blood product coolers for massive transfusion protocol (MTP) in a timely manner (first cooler must be ready in less than 5 minutes) and continue to prepare addition coolers for continuous MTP
• Performs final check on blood products and patient testing before dispense to patient for transfusion. Final review of correct blood type, antigen negative if indicated by antibodies identified, correct labeling of blood product and transfusion record tags to ensure patient safety
• Practices the proficient and safe use of all equipment necessary for the completion of all duties and responsibilities by following all maintenance, safety and quality control policies and procedures. Prepares and maintains adequate stock of reagents and control materials for the performance of testing at assigned workstation and notifies supervisor of any shortages or problems
• Continuously monitors blood product inventory to ensure adequate availability for patient transfusion
• Analyzes all test and quality control results for errors, inconsistencies and deviations prior to reporting results or issuing blood products for transfusion
• Initiates and documents troubleshooting and problem solving to resolve issues, reports all test results, blood product testing, patient allocation and disposition in the laboratory information system according to all laboratory policies and procedures and regulatory agency requirements, within stated turn-around times
• Communicates any pertinent information or problems with laboratory staff and supervisors in a respectful and proactive manner. Assists in training new employees, students, pathology residents, others. Assists in new testing, procedures and equipment validation and implementation
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

CLIA high complexity testing

Professional communication

Laboratory information systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or related field

ASCP MT/BB/SBB certification or eligibility

Tools

Automated equipment

Laboratory information systems

Job description

University of Chicago Medicine in Chicago, IL is seeking a Transfusion Medicine Technologist for the Blood Bank Laboratory on the night shift. You will perform blood typing, antibody screening, donor unit processing, and complex antibody identification to support safe transfusion practices, with an emphasis on accuracy and patient safety.

This 100% onsite role requires CLIA high complexity testing qualification, a CLS degree, and ASCP certification eligibility.