Works with Manager, Supervisor or Lead Clinical Lab Scientist on a variety of laboratory projects.
Participates in PI, QA, and QC to ensure all regulatory requirements maintain an ‘in compliance’ status.
Performs Transfusion Service laboratory testing protocols to support Surgery, Trauma, ECMO, Neonatology, Hematology/Oncology, Critical Care, and all other departments that require blood product transfusions and immunohematology testing.
Performs testing and prepares blood products to meet CAP, AABB, FDA and other regulatory requirements.
Prepares and modifies blood products for transfusion based on patient weight.
Prepares irradiated blood products per protocol using a blood irradiator.
Responds to Massive Transfusion Protocol activations and emergency transfusion situations.
Monitors/reports reagent and consumable inventory.
Rotates on-call coverage.
Functions in a charge or lead role as assigned for the days operations to ensure safe quality and efficient workflow, practices, staffing and operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.