Senior Scientist Laboratory- Transfusion Services

Overview

Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager of Transfusion Service, provides technical guidance to staff and customers of the Transfusion Service. Assists in quality activities, technical and equipment troubleshooting, and supports the development and maintenance of the transfusion service computer systems. Performs immunohematology testing on patient samples and provides the correct blood product for transfusion based on these results. Performs component preparation as ordered by the provider to ensure the correct product is issued for transfusion. Provides the most appropriate blood in a timely and accurate manner and provides phone consultation to customers This position has developed and demonstrated a level of quality and technical competence that allows for completing work in a highly independent and efficient manner, handling complex technical/equipment issues, and assists in performing final review.

Total Rewards Package

BenefitsVersiti provides a comprehensive benefits package based on your job classification. Full-time regular employes are eligible for Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, life insurance, 7% match dollar for dollar 401(k), voluntary programs, discount programs, others.

Responsibilities

• Handles and processes specimens, ensuring proper identification.
• Performs serologic testing according to SOPs on patient and donor samples.
• Recognizes and resolves procedural discrepancies in testing results.
• Interprets laboratory results.
• Reports laboratory results.
• Performs component preparation as ordered by the provider following all applicable SOPs.
• Issues appropriate products for transfusion.
• Maintains accurate, concurrent, and complete records.
• Operates laboratory equipment correctly and performs quality control testing on equipment and reagents. Knows acceptable levels of performance.
• Adheres to all required FDA, AABB (fka American Association of Blood Banks),CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration), and CAP (College of American Pathology) regulations. Follows cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) standards.
• Maintains controlled inventories of reagents and laboratory materials.
• Provides on call and/or overtime coverage as required.
• Applies immunohematology and quality expertise to the field of immunohematology and transfusion medicine.
• Develops and maintains comprehensive knowledge of areas of expertise in the laboratory.
• Serves as a technical resource to staff.
• Serves as the department subject matter expert for the transfusion service computer systems.
• Oversees training for MLS/MLT students, residents, SBB program students and visitors.
• Assists in the training of new personnel.
• Assists in annual competency testing program for the laboratory.
• Reviews daily work and interpretations for accuracy and recognizes and investigates the reason for potential discrepancies and unexpected results, resolving where appropriate.
• Provide constructive feedback to technologists in regard to errors detected and acknowledgement for exceptional work completion.
• Actively involved in quality and process improvement.
• Writes and reviews validation plans and make recommendations to lab management.
• Assists in the preparation of new/updated QSDs/SOPs in compliance with regulatory and accrediting agencies
• Assists in performing tasks involved in changes to processes and procedures
• Listens, anticipates and responds to the needs of internal and external customers and strives to meet expectations.
• Communicates clearly, accurately, and respectfully with customers and colleagues, ensuring that necessary information is shared.
• Notifies management or other appropriate pers