Lead Blood Bank Technician - Full Time
Indiana Regional Medical Center
Summary
In this role you will be:
Job description
- Oversee the daily workflow of the Blood Bank, including pre-transfusion testing, antibody identification, crossmatching, and blood product preparation.
- Ensure all testing and processes comply with hospital policies, AABB, CAP, CLIA, FDA, and other applicable regulatory standards.
- Provide technical guidance and problem resolution for complex serological cases and transfusion reactions.
- Maintain and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure staff compliance.
- Supervise and schedule Blood Bank personnel; assist with hiring, training, performance evaluations, and competency assessments.
- Monitor and document quality control, quality assurance, and proficiency testing activities.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and the transfusion committee to ensure appropriate blood product usage and patient safety.
- Maintain appropriate inventory of blood components and supplies; coordinate with the blood supplier to meet patient needs.
- Participate in inspection readiness and serve as a point of contact for external assessors.
- Review and validate instrument maintenance, reagent lot changes, and new method validations.
- Prepare monthly statistics, utilization reports, and quality metrics.
- Serve as a liaison for emergency blood management protocols including massive transfusion protocols (MTPs) and trauma transfusion support.
OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
- EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field required
- EXPERIENCE: 3–5 years of clinical laboratory experience, with strong technical knowledge in the assigned section preferred
- LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by ASCP required
- Technologists certified after January 1, 2004 must renew certification every 3 years by participating in a certification maintenance program
- Advanced certification in a laboratory specialty must be obtained within 1 year of hire
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, or related field required
- 3–5 years of clinical laboratory experience, with strong technical knowledge in the assigned section preferred
- Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) by ASCP required
- Technologists certified after January 1, 2004 must renew certification every 3 years by participating in a certification maintenance program
- Advanced certification in a laboratory specialty must be obtained within 1 year of hire
Company overview
Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC) is a not-for-profit general hospital located in Indiana, Pennsylvania, founded in 1914. As a comprehensive healthcare provider, IRMC serves the community with a wide range of medical services including emergency care, women's health, surgical services, and specialized care units. The hospital operates with 166 beds and employs approximately 940 full-time personnel, providing care to over 39,000 emergency department patients annually. IRMC is a proud member of the Pennsylvania Mountains Healthcare Alliance, collaborating with other community hospitals to deliver accessible, high-quality healthcare. The medical center features advanced facilities including a 23-bed emergency department with trauma rooms, medical-surgical ICU, physical rehabilitation, and psychiatric care units. IRMC also operates the IRMC Physician Group, employing more than 50 physicians across primary care and specialty services, and maintains a modern patient portal system for coordinated care management.