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Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Sr. Immunohematology Specialist

Location: San Francisco, California   |   Work Location: On-site   |   Contract Type: Full-Time   |   Job Category: Allied Health   |   Salary Range:

Responsibilities

The Clinical Laboratory Scientist, Sr. Specialist Immunohematology is responsible for training of new/existing personnel, medical students, residents, and fellows on Immunohematology procedures.  Assigning workups and special testing, and review of antibody identification workups.  Develop and evaluate new test procedures, products, and equipment; make recommendations to Senior Supervisor.  Assist in validation of new Transfusion Service automated instruments as per manufacturer’s specifications and the Transfusion Service quality plans.  Oversee the purchase of all Transfusion Service reagents and instrument consumables.  Assist in maintaining and ensuring the Transfusion Service automated instruments are in good working order.  Assist the Quality Assurance Specialist on maintaining vendor validation on all Transfusion Service reagents and instrument consumables.  Assist in the competency and technical proficiency evaluations of all Transfusion Service personnel to be compliant with all regulatory and accreditation guidelines (AABB, CAP, FDA, etc.).  Assist in and ensure continued smooth operation of the Transfusion Service and provide adequate response to patient needs.  Coordinate reference testing performed, review and post results, update billing.  Oversee potential solid organ transplant patients with antibodies or special antigen negative requirements, assure RBCs are secured and available to support transplant.  Perform additional duties, projects and/or special assignments.  Must be able to work in a high-volume setting.

Qualifications

Required:

  • College graduate degree with a BA or BS in a related science
  • Demonstrate superior theoretical knowledge, technical judgement and skills, and the ability to work with minimum supervision.
  • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Assume responsibilities for keeping abreast of technical developments through current literature review.
  • Evaluates new programs and/or procedures and makes recommendations, as requested by a Transfusion Service Supervisor.
  • Assume limited supervisory responsibilities as assigned by a Transfusion Service Supervisor.
  • Recent experience performing clinical lab testing in Transfusion Service.
  • Three to five years of Transfusion Service experience in a moderate to complex environment, with solid experience in Transfusion Service LIS application.
  • Experience writing and/or revising Standard Operating Procedures, performing audits, data analysis.
  • Solid experience working in WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint, or other database applications.
  • Experience with teaching/training, including orientation and training of employees.

Preferred:

  • Previous experience in a high-volume laboratory doing clinical laboratory testing. Prefer experience with current automation and instrumentation used in a clinical laboratory.
  • SBB certification preferred.  Five years of Transfusion Service experience in a moderate to high complexity environment, to include but not exclusive of, experience in:
    • Selection and crossmatch of blood for sensitized or problem recipient.
    • Antibody identification and titers.
    • Serological follow-up of transfusion reactions.
    • Transfusion Service quality control procedures.
    • Autoimmune hemolytic anemia.
    • Prenatal testing requirements and antibody follow up.
    • Problems associated with transplantation, e.g. serological CMV, etc.
    • Problems associated with transfusion of the fetus and neonate.
    • Teaching, including orientation and training of new CLS and lab assistants as well as medical staff.
  • Experience in teaching, including orientation and training of new hires, students, and medical staff.
  • Knowledge of regulatory processes and requirements.
  • Ability to establish policies, guidelines, plans and priorities; ability to identify resources and coordinate with others; monitor progress, evaluate outcomes and improve organizational efficiency and effectiveness.

License/Certification

  • California Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) license or limited license in Immunohematology.
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