Transfusion Service Specialist at University of Maryland Medical System Transfusion Service Specialist at University of Maryland Medical System in Baltimore, Maryland Posted in 8 days ago.

Job Description:

Job Requirements Job Description Full-Time, Days Company Description The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women's and children's health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you'll enjoy as a member of our team.

Job Description Overview Main Function :

The Transfusion Service Specialist is responsible to the Laboratory Director for the technical oversight of the Transfusion Service. Responsible for administrative duties in the Transfusion Service, to include, inventory control, patient and employee safety practices, continuing education programs, continuous quality improvement, and effective communication and professionalism.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Recommendation and verification of analysis methods appropriate for use in the section. Initiates validation of new procedures and processes. Oversees quality control and proficiency testing in the section. Identifies technical problems and notifies the Core Lab supervisor whenever test systems deviate from established performance specifications.

Training and competency:

Identifies training needs and assures that each individual performing testing receives training and education appropriate for the section Evaluates competency of all testing personnel in the section and assures that staff maintain competency to perform procedures accurately and proficiently. Participates in interview process for job applicants. Recommends employment or termination of personnel working in the section. 7. Is responsible for section compliance with biosafety policies. 8. Recommends the CAP proficiency testing surveys which commensurate with the services offered. Ensures an adequate inventory of blood products, reagents and supplies in the section, optimizing ordering patterns and utilization to maximize benefit of vendor contracts. Monitors a preventative maintenance schedule of transfusion service equipment, to ensure optimal performance. Insures section compliance with accrediting and regulatory agencies. Prepares reports as needed to demonstrate performance monitors in the Transfusion Service for the UMMC Midtown Blood and Tissue Use Committee and quality indicators 13. Identifies opportunities for improvement in departmental activities or processes. Prepares reports as needed to demonstrate departmental performance. Accepts responsibility for other duties or projects as needed or assigned.

Work Experience Education :

Has earned a bachelor's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory science from an accredited institution. ASCP certification required. Specialist in Blood Bank preferred. PC literate, able to utilize word processing and basic computer programs.

Experience:

Has a minimum of 5 years of laboratory training or experience. At least 3 years in high complexity testing for the specialty of blood bank preferred.