Medical Laboratory Scientist/Reference Laboratory Technologist/Immunohematologist

About the Role

This position is responsible for performing simple to complex serologic investigations on donor and patient samples. Precisely and accurately performs and interprets technical procedures to satisfy referrals and requests. Provides consultation services to clients. Supports and promotes organizational quality efforts through communicating problems relating to products, processes, or quality system.

Key Responsibilities

• As defined by CLIA/NYSDOH, this position is responsible for pre-analytic, analytic procedures, maintaining records of tests and for reporting test results in a high complexity laboratory.
• This position performs only those tests that are authorized by the CLIA/NYSDOH laboratory director and performs only those tests that require a degree of skill commensurate with the individual's education, training or experience, and technical abilities.
• Perform serological testing on patient and donor samples received for consultation
• Prepare laboratory reagents and chemicals
• Performs and documents laboratory quality control tasks and proficiency testing in the same manner as patient/donor samples
• Performs tasks associated with red cell and/or platelet antibody detection
• Identification, testing and procurement of antigen-negative donor units
• Maintenance of rare donor inventories, as needed
• Consult with internal and external clients on issues related to immunohematology
• Maintain accurate, concurrent, and complete records under strict time limits utilizing computerized systems.
• Recognizes and reports problems encountered during performance of job tasks including equipment malfunction, deviation from standard operating procedure, unusual results, and discrepancy in test controls or controls outside established normal limits.
• Follows laboratory policies and procedures whenever test systems are not within the laboratory’s established performance specifications.
• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory’s established performance specifications
• Reviews draft reports, as applicable
• Participates in educational programs to meet national or state regulatory requirements
• Makes recommendations for improvement in processes and practices in the laboratory
• Assists with equipment maintenance and quality control testing
• Reports and bills for patient test results
• Knowledge of other Laboratory Information Systems as appropriate
• Follows Good Manufacturing Processes at all times, with attention to detail.
• Performs platelet serology and crossmatch where applicable
• Performs flow cytometry testing and automated phenotyping where applicable.
• Provide on-call and weekend coverage on a rotational basis with support from supervisory and managerial staff, as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Serological investigations
• Serological testing
• Red cell and/or platelet antibody detection
• Antigen-negative donor unit identification, testing, and procurement
• Rare donor inventory maintenance
• Immunohematology consultation
• Computerized record keeping
• CLIA/NYSDOH regulations
• Laboratory quality control
• Proficiency testing
• Good Manufacturing Processes
• Platelet serology
• Crossmatch
• Flow cytometry testing
• Automated phenotyping
• Laboratory Information Systems

Qualifications

Required Education

• Associates Degree in Medical Technology OR
• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology OR
• Bachelor's Degree in a Physical, Chemical, or Biological Science with ASCP certification.

Required Experience

• 0 - 1 years of relevant technical and service-related industry experience that has supplied the necessary knowledge, skills, and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology.

Required Licenses / Certification

• Successful completion of a nationally recognized certification examination (ASCP or equivalent).