Medical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank)

• Work: Clinical laboratory testing across pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic workflows

Description

A Medical Laboratory Scientist performs test procedures in a clinical laboratory and conveys accurate, timely results to the physician or designee to support patient diagnosis and treatment. In this Blood Bank role, you will manage orders and specimen handling end-to-end, run and evaluate testing and quality control, troubleshoot issues, and release correct results while following safety, confidentiality, and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Pre-analytic workflow: ensure orders are entered correctly; verify orders and non-patient data (e.g., collection time); resolve unclear/duplicate/ambiguous orders; process add-on requests

• Specimen handling: verify labeling and appropriateness; prioritize processing; aliquot specimens; document unacceptable specimens and notify as required

• Analytical testing: perform testing per SOPs; follow age-specific protocols; manage STAT and workflow changes; monitor daily priorities and service levels

• Quality and instrumentation: perform preventive maintenance; verify reagent/supplies acceptance; ensure adequate inventory; perform and record QC and take corrective actions

• Interpretation and reporting: perform technical review; recognize unusual results and complete reflex testing/follow-up; follow critical value notification protocols

• Post-analytic workflow: verify and release results via required computer functions; generate and amend reports; respond to information requests; retain specimens/materials and store documents

• Billing/credits (when applicable): verify charge capture/enter credits; escalate billing problems

• Universal responsibilities: follow SOPs, operate instruments per protocol, use computers/downtime procedures, maintain quality system responsibilities, support training/education, participate in validations/new SOPs and test development, and ensure safety and patient confidentiality

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or Allied Health qualifying for ASCP certification (or equivalent certification examination)

• General MLS or MT (ASCP) certification OR categorical BB, C, H, or M (ASCP) certification

• If hired after 1/19/2025: obtain ASCP certification (or equivalent) within one year of employment

• Must meet departmental proficiency and competency standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits covering physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected life events

• Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification (see NM benefits details)

• If a sign-on bonus is included in the posting, eligibility follows the stated rules