- Assists Supervisor in the daily operations of the department including personnel functions, timekeeping, orientation and training. Serving as a team leader, is able to assume designated functions of the Supervisor in his/ her absence including inventory management, record review and consultation services.
- Keeps up to date with emerging technologies/ techniques, requirements of regulatory agencies and participates in continuing education opportunities.
- Coordinates and participates in the education of students rotating through the department.
- Responds and coordinates departmental response to emergent transfusion needs.
- Ensures a sufficient volume of blood/ blood products are maintained to support our patient needs.
- Oversees inventory stocking levels, quality assurance and rotation to ensure minimal wastage and adequate supply.
- Practices and promotes efficient economical use of laboratory supplies and reagents.
- Functions as a technical resource for instruments/ equipment and departmental procedures/ policies. In conjunction with supervisor oversees instrument/ equipment troubleshooting, maintenance, quality control and calibration. Coordinates instrument/ equipment and methodology evaluation and validation studies.
- Assists the Supervisor in maintaining strict adherence to record keeping policies of the organization and regulatory agencies.
- Provides assistance in quality variance investigations and the development of process improvement initiatives.
- In conjunction with the Supervisor develops, maintains and updates departmental procedures/ policies and workflows to ensure compliance with various regulatory and accreditation agencies.
- In conjunction with Supervisor creates and administers employee orientation, education, training and competency assessment on test methodology, departmental policies/ procedures and instrumentation/ equipment.
- Performs routine/ complex procedures of specific discipline involving the use of laboratory instruments and/ or manual techniques.
- Receives, processes and prioritizes patient specimens to ensure timely and accurate clinical information.
- Recognizes and refers unusual problems or issues regarding unfamiliar situations, test procedures, or complaints requiring supervisory or administrative attention to the appropriate personnel.
- Performs diagnostic tests in accordance with laboratory procedures and policies.
- Communicates with medical staff and/ or office staff as needed (i.e.- specimen issues, order issues, result communication) and documents communications appropriately.
- Evaluates specimens for acceptability to ensure valid testing. Investigates, communicates and documents problems with unacceptable specimens.
- Ensures current test results correlate with a patient's available history and is able to mitigate discrepencies.
- Accurately verifies and enters results into the LIS, timely review of all results.
- Functions independently in applying appropriate judgment regarding type and acceptability of test results.
- Maintains the confidentiality of all patient reports and distributes them to only those that are authorized.
- Prepares and sets up equipment for various tests, assure proper validation and maintenance of equipment.
- Ensures consistent documentation and retention of all quality control data.
- Has ability to learn and perform new procedures established in the laboratory.
- Promotes and maintains a neat, clean and orderly condition within the department at all times.
- Must wear a facility provided identification badge.
- Consistently adheres to established laboratory and hospital policies for universal precautions, chemical hygiene and safety procedures. When handling blood and/ or body fluids, personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Chemical hygiene and safety policies and procedures are followed when using chemicals.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
- Commits to recognize and respect cultural diversity for all customers (internal and external).
- Communicates effectively with internal and external customers with respect of differences in cultures, values, beliefs and ages, utilizing interpreters when needed.
- Task-Focused - Handle multiple priorities and tasks concurrently; make decisions/use independent discretion.
- Ability to work independently as well as within a team depending on the situation.
- Leadership skills, able to develop and facilitate teamwork within the department.
- Work in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment; exceptional interpersonal, communication and organizational skills.
- Make decisions under pressure; manage anger/fear/hostility; manage stress
- Comprehensive knowledge of transfusion medicine, immunology and hematology.
- Computer skills, ability to become proficient with various LIS and instrument software.
- Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent (minimum of 36 hours in biology and physical sciences) and up to one year of related work experience.
- Experience: 5 years experience in all technical phases of a transfusion service operation including advanced antibody investigations and cross match techniques. SBB Certification preferred.
- Certification/Licensure: MT/ MLS (ASCP), CLS (NCA) or equivalent preferred. Eligible for ASCP certification required.
- Software/Hardware: Functional experience with common Blood Bank analyzers and laboratory information systems, including P.C.'s.
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Description
Full Time 40 Hours only680 Centre Street
Allied Health
Days 1st Shift
Signature Healthcare is Southeastern Massachusetts' premier local provider of quality, personalized medical services.
We are comprised of the award-winning not-for-profit Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital; Signature Medical Group (SMG), a multi-specialty physician group of more than 150 physicians practicing in 18 ambulatory locations.
We believe our distinctive Signature Healthcare team approach is the way healthcare should be:medical professionals across many locations communicating and collaborating, taking advantage of technologies and resources to make a difference in the lives and health of our patients.
Position Summary:
To assist the section Supervisor in the overall management and operation of the Blood Bank including daily operations, process improvement, quality, inventory management, instrument/ equipment maintenance, staff/ student training as well as staff competency.
Location: 680 Centre Street, Brockton, MA
Department:
Laboratory
This is a full-time 40 hour/ week position
Responsibilities:
BASIC KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/APTITUDE/EXPERIENCE:
Education/Experience/Licenses/Technical/Other:
