Medical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Laboratory Scientist (Blood Bank)
• Focus: Execute blood bank testing workflows to deliver accurate, timely patient results

Description

Perform pre-analytic, analytic, and post-analytic testing in the blood bank to support patient diagnosis and treatment. Ensure specimen handling, test performance, quality control, and results reporting are accurate and timely, following SOPs and applicable regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-analytic workflow: verify orders and non-patient information (e.g., collection time), resolve unclear/duplicate/ambiguous orders, and generate add-on test orders
• Receive and process specimens: verify correct/complete labeling, evaluate specimen appropriateness, document unacceptable specimens, prioritize processing, and aliquot per protocol
• Perform analytical testing per written protocols and SOPs, including any required pretest preparation (e.g., separation/extraction/filtering as applicable)
• Maintain test system integrity: perform preventive maintenance, verify reagent/supply acceptability, monitor inventory levels, execute required QC, and take corrective actions
• Conduct technical review: verify completeness/correctness/consistency, interpret reactions/results, perform visual identification/interpretation, and complete reflex testing/follow-up actions
• Follow notification protocols for critical values and result requests
• Troubleshoot issues, complete pending logs follow-up, and escalate unresolved problems
• Complete post-analytic workflow: verify and release results in the LIS, amend erroneous reports, respond to inquiries per confidentiality rules, retain/store specimens and documents, and perform charge capture/billing when applicable
• Universal responsibilities: ensure quality operations and safety (SOPs, instruments, downtime procedures, QC responsibilities, PPE), maintain PHI confidentiality, participate in training, SOP review, and test development/validations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology, Medical Laboratory Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Chemistry, Biology, or an Allied Health field qualifying for ASCP (or equivalent certification examination)
• ASCP General MLS or MT certification (or eligible), or ASCP categorical BB, C, H, or M certification (or eligible)
• If hired after 1/19/2025: obtain ASCP certification (or equivalent) within one year of employment

Benefits

• Benefits designed to support physical, emotional, and financial well-being and protection for unexpected events
• Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification
• Sign-on bonus eligibility rules apply when included in the posting