Blood Bank Medical Lab Scientist – Philadelphia, PA – Contract

Blood Bank Medical Lab Scientist 

Philadelphia, PA 

Description:

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life’s work?

The Department of Laboratory and Surgical Pathology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Blood Bank Medical Lab Scientist I, II, III to join their team:

Summary:

Performs waived, moderate and/or high-complexity tests and procedures in clinical laboratory sections under the direction of the Supervisor. Performs appropriately requested clinical laboratory analyses on all types of laboratory specimens, produces and documents accurate laboratory results for diagnosis and treatment of disease. Maintains specified laboratory documents required by various accreditation agencies.

 
Responsibilities:

Performs testing of specimens and processing of blood products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
Demonstrates a clear understanding of test results and takes appropriate action to resolve unexpected results
Performs antibody identification and utilizes reference reagents and special techniques appropriately
Accurately performs and documents suspected transfusion reaction investigations
Documents results accurately using computer and manual methods
Inspects patient samples for testing and ensures compliance with Blood Bank labeling criteria

Selects blood products for transfusion according to the Standard Operating Procedure to meet specific patient needs
Issues blood and blood products in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures

Communicates with patient’s care team and the Blood Bank Resident/Medical Director/Attending in critical situations, when a delay is anticipated due to product availability or special requests
Modifies blood products according to Standard Operating Procedures
Maintains appropriate blood and blood component inventory levels, orders products, inspects units for acceptability, performs confirmation testing when required, rotates units to ensure oldest are used first and discards expired products
Performs equipment and reagent QC at required intervals, recognizes QC failures, and takes appropriate remedial action

Identifies the need to deviate from Standard Operating Procedures and Policies, obtains appropriate approval and documents the event
Is knowledgeable and is able to execute the use of all special transfusion protocols
Understands and follows the Quality System, including documenting and timely reporting of all failures to follow Standard Operating Procedures appropriately
Participates in the training of new employees and MLS students

Inspects critical supplies and maintains them according to Standard Operating Procedure and notifies supervisor when supplies need to be replenished
 

Credentials:

Current MLS Certification by a minimum knowledge-based exam such as the Board of Certification (ASCP) or equivalent (Preferred)
 

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Medical Lab Science or other biological or chemical science (Required)
0-1 years experience with moderate, high complexity laboratory testing experience

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