The Clinical Lab Scientist (Transfusion) is responsible for following established policies, procedures, and regulations. Performs/assists with various clinical laboratory test procedures and ensures proper maintenance and operation of instrumentation. Reports to the Department Manager, Supervisor or Lead Clinical Lab Scientist.

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.

Bachelor's Degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or equivalent and completion of clinical laboratory rotations.

Interpersonal skills necessary in order to communicate effectively with physicians, nursing personnel and other clinicians relative to patient testing and information gathering.

Ability to resolve technical problems using standard guides and procedures. Analytical skills necessary in order to perform and interpret routine tests and recognize abnormal/critical test results.

Must be able to determine the appropriate course of action for abnormal, atypical or critical test results.

Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and other Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) software preferred.

Laboratory service areas have work environments with frequent exposure to physical discomforts due to unpleasant odors from specimens and chemicals. Frequent exposure to infectious agents when handling hazardous material, but potential for personal harm or injury is reduced when proper safety and health precautions are followed.