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BLOODCENTER OF WISCONSIN, INC Team Lead Laboratory Scientist in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Team Lead Laboratory Scientist (Transfusion Services) Job Locations US-WI-Wauwatosa ID 2024-9840 Category Clinical Position Type Full Time 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 on-site leadership and mentorship, guidance on operational issues, daily work direction, work review, staff development, training, and staff scheduling. 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 competence and leadership skills that allows for completing and coordinating work in a highly independent and efficient manner and handling complex issues. 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... For full info follow application link. We embrace and encourage diversity in our workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We participate in eVerify. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We are a tobacco/smoke-free workplace. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/CB262342970D403C Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.