MLS/Medical Laboratory Technologist | Blood Bank | Nights | Full-Time

Demonstrates a superior level of technical proficiency and problem-solving ability in such areas as (1) testing for blood group antigens, compatibility and complex antibody identification; (2) investigating abnormalities such as hemolytic disease of the newborn, hemolytic anemias and adverse responses to transfusion; (3) supporting physicians in transfusion therapy for patients with coagulopathies; and (4) providing compatibility testing and antibody titration studies for potential donor/recipients of progenitor cells, bone marrow and solid organ transplants. Performs serologic testing, component preparation and issue, computer documentation of work as well as quality control and preventive maintenance of equipment.

• Prepare specimens for analysis.
• Follows established regulatory requirements and departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Perform both routine and advanced test procedures accurately in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and supports those initiatives that improve financial strength by:
  • Utilizing supplies and/or blood products within the department cost effectively and appropriately
  • Meeting standard productivity levels
  • Performing preventative maintenance on equipment as scheduled
  • Remaining within the budget while maintaining a safe and adequate inventory level
• Document blood disposition and audit tracking within the blood bank computer system and/or downtime computer procedures.
• Accomplish laboratory quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA) and quality improvement (QI) activities.
• Prepare and dispense blood products:
  • Modify blood and blood products as required (e.g. irradiate, split, aliquot, thaw, pool, wash, volume reduce, filter)
  • Label modified products according to established regulatory and departmental guidelines
  • Verify and dispense blood products accurately
• Adhere to Shands general standards of conduct and work rules.
  • Uphold all policies and regulations of Shands
  • Treat all information concerning patients and hospital business in a confidential manner
  • Report to work as scheduled in fit condition to perform duties
  • Complete mandatory in-services prior to due date
• Assist in performing other laboratory functions:
  • Monitoring, ordering and restocking inventory of lab supplies and/or blood products
  • Filling and other clerical duties
  • Billing
  • Printing and/or distributing of test reports
  • Quarantining and disposing of products not suitable for transfusion
  • Training new personnel, students and Pathology residence
  • Assistance with special assignments as needed and performing other duties as assigned

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent that meets qualifications for licensure as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist from the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel.
• Must meet state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statue 64B3-5.003 Technologist.
• One (1) year experience in NAACLS approved program OR one (1) year working as a Technologist in a hospital laboratory.

New hires effective October 1, 2024 must have a Bachelor’s degree in Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, or related field. Academic equivalent OR academic and work experience combination equivalency acceptable. Current employees who were hired or transferred into the position prior to October 1, 2024 who holds a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent which meets state licensure requirements as stated in FL Statute 64B3-5.003 Technologist will be grandfathered in.

Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must possess either a temporary or current license as a State of Florida Clinical Laboratory Technologist in the specialty(s) required for the job.

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