Senior Consulting Technologist- Transfusion Services/Blood Bank

Marshfield Clinic Health System; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Work-life balance

Generous time off

Job summary

Sanford Health in Iron Mountain, MI is seeking a Senior Consulting Technologist to guide transfusion services regulatory issues for laboratories in designated territory. Travel as needed and support across enterprise committees to standardize processes.

Requires landmark lab operations understanding, CAP/CLIA/ASCP qualifications, and leadership experience. Travel may be required; CLIA roles may be assigned by leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science is required.
• Three years of laboratory leadership or consulting technologist experience required.
• Must be registered as Medical Technologist/MLS through an approved HHSA agency (ASCP, etc.). If ND, license by ND Board.

Responsibilities

• Consult on transfusion services technical and regulatory issues for laboratories in designated territory.
• Assist leadership to prepare for inspections related to CAP, CLIA, COLA, AABB, Joint Commission and others as applicable.

Skills

Leadership/Consulting experience

ASCP MT/MLS certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science

ND license by ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Careers With Purpose

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.

Facility

Marsh Med Ctr Iron Mtn

Location

Iron Mountain, MI

Address

1721 S Stephenson Ave, Iron Mountain, MI 49801, USA

Shift

Day

Job Schedule

Full time

Weekly Hours

40.00

Salary Range

$32.50 - $52.00

Job Summary

Responsible for consulting and providing guidance regarding transfusion services technical and regulatory issues for laboratories in designated territory. The Senior Consulting Technologist will work with enterprise laboratory committees in addition to established client list to achieve standardized process improvement initiatives. Assists laboratory leadership to prepare for inspections related to accreditation with the College of American Pathologists (CAP), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), COLA, AABB, Joint Commission and others as applicable. Must have a thorough knowledge of general laboratory operations, health care operations, and management principles. Must also develop relationships in order to build and maintain the client base. Demonstrates patience, kindness, and cooperation with clients and co-workers. May be asked to travel to any laboratory site depending on the needs of the facility and at the discretion of the leadership. This position may require acting as a CLIA role of Qualified Laboratory Director, Technical Supervisor and Technical Consultant as needed. Must also qualify to perform duties delegated by the CLIA Laboratory Director.

Preferred

Specialist certification through American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), SBB – Specialist in Blood Banking

Travel

variable depending on department needs

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or related science is required.
• Prefer five years’ laboratory experience in a hospital or clinic laboratory.
• Three years of laboratory leadership or consulting technologist experience required.
• Must be registered by the American Society of Laboratory Science as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) through an approved Health and Human Services (HHS) agency, for example American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP). If working in North Dakota (ND), must be licensed by the ND Board of Clinical Laboratory Practice.

Benefits

• Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits .

EEO Statement

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail] .

Drug Free Workplace Policy

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number

R-0271310

Job Function

Allied Health

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