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Form of workGENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
In a highly regulated environment (FDA, AABB, TJC, DPH, CMS, NRC), performs critical functions to assist the department in meeting the blood requirements of patients. Works in accordance with the department's Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to perform testing and provide blood products to meet patient needs. Performs testing independently and is able to work as a team member in a busy laboratory environment. Assists in the training of new employees and students.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Performs all tasks required, including but not limited to answering phone calls, specimen log in, filling orders and issuing products. Selects products for transfusion to minimize wastage. Shows good judgments in recognizing emergent situations and reacts appropriately. Interacts professionally with other departments to receive orders, respond to developing situations, and seeks technical guidance from senior technologist when appropriate.
2. Demonstrates the ability to perform work in a manner that ensures accurate test results to include ABO, Rh, antibody screening, compatibility testing, direct antiglobulin test, transfusion reaction investigation. Maintains optimal workflow for the area and incorporates STAT requests in with routine testing. Follows up on samples with discrepant results and communicates with coworkers when additional work is required. Operates Blood Bank instrumentation efficiently. Performs basic troubleshooting. Performs QC and equipment maintenance. Shares responsibility for answering alarms and responds appropriately.
3. Complies with cGMPs to manufacture components. Performs all tasks required to ensure accurate disposition of all products from the Component Lab. Performs all product modification tasks. Accurately logs blood products, tissue and supplies into inventory.
4. Performs all Reference procedures, is able to recognize, investigate and resolve basic serological problems to completion. Prioritizes and completes tasks, including associated paperwork, accurately and in a timely manner.
5. Participates in projects to enhance the Blood Bank. Works independently towards completing projects within the assigned timeline.
6. Is responsible for ensuring their own ongoing training and increasing their own knowledge of different areas within the Blood Bank. Completes annual required competency assessments. Participates in training Blood Bank employees, students and medical staff as assigned. Meets department requirements for continuing education.
7. Adheres to the blood bank's departmental standards for professionalism. Maintains an effective working relationship, and works collaboratively with supervisors, senior technologists, co-workers and other hospital employees. Employs effective communication skills when dealing with all BWH staff. Understands and promotes the BWH and Blood Bank Mission and Vision Statements. Adheres to BWH policies for BTU use, tardiness, breaks and computer Internet use. Familiar with and follows all policies and procedures for each area of the Blood Bank. Effectively prioritizes tasks to meet patient and departmental needs.
8. Complies with all hospital safety requirements. Is knowledgeable about hospital policies concerning fire drills, OSHA regulations, hazardous waste management, chemical hygiene plan, and radiation safety.
9. Performs all other duties as required.
1. Requires Bachelor's degree in Medical Laboratory Science or a related science.
2. MT(ASCP), BB(ASCP) or equivalent certification or eligible.
3. Successful completion of the hospital's Trustworthiness and Reliability assessment. Unescorted access to the Blood Bank Irradiators is a requirement of the position.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
1. Must be able to perform as a collaborative team member.
2. Ability to remain calm and efficient in stressful situations.
3. Knowledgeable about the proper use and care of laboratory equipment.
4. Ability to work independently within the established guidelines of the department; assume responsibility for own work.
5. Must have dexterity and fine motor skills to perform multiple laboratory testing techniques.
6. Excellent record keeping skills are required to include clear, legible writing, careful filing, and accurate computer data entry.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Routine laboratory environment for testing and equipment.
2. Work area is busy, often noisy, with frequent interruptions.
3. Space is crowded.
4. Ventilation is often dry and temperatures fluctuate.
5. Lighting and use of computer is tiring to the eyes.
6. Duties require standing for long periods.
7. Walking, getting up and down, and some sitting for other assignments.
8. Occasional lifting of moderately heavy supplies and equipment.
9. Exposure to potentially infectious specimens daily.
HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.
