(Archived) IRL Technologist III

Job Description

Title: Technologist III, IRL

Qualifications:

MT (ASCP) and/or BB (ASCP) /equivalent and 4 years IRL experience, or bachelors degree with major in

biological science or chemistry plus 8 years blood banking experience. (ASCP) or equivalent preferred. SBB

preferred.  CA State license required.

Job Summary

Perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests and interpret results to determine donor-recipient

compatibility. Resolve compatibility problems; provide complex reference and consultation services to hospitals

and transfusion services. Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples. Perform advanced

manufacturing and processing procedures, as applicable. Adhere to explicit standard operating procedures and

interpret test results in accordance with the applicable regulatory requirements.

Perform all duties and responsibilities in compliance with standard operating procedures, Safety Quality Identity

Potency Purity (SQUIPP), regulations outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Occupational Safety

and Health Administration (OSHA), Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA), and other applicable

Federal, state and local regulations.

Responsibilities

1. Manage receipt, coordination, shipment and transport of patient and donor blood samples. Assist in daily

workflow of patient and donor work. Documents supply and equipment problems.

2. Manage reagent inventory including ordering, receiving, inspecting and preparing reagents.

3. Perform and interpret basic and complex donor and/or patient testing procedures and complete required

quality control, as appropriate to state and federal regulations. Recognize testing irregularities, identify the

cause, determine the solution and resolve the problem. Assist Technologist I and II in problem resolution.

4. Consult and communicate with staff at other medical facilities, to resolve complex serologic problems and

provide special units to transfusion recipients.

5. Perform labeling and verification of blood products.

6. Perform maintence, repair and validation of laboratory equipment and software maintenance.

7. Perform duties associated with document development and management.

8. Maintain, edit and review computer and manual records to assure accurate record keeping. Maintain

accurate, legible and complete records.

9. May perform manufacturing duties associated with special blood products, if applicable.

10. Perform duties associated with document management.

11. Adhere to procedures and good manufacturing practices (GMP).

12. Assume lead responsibilities such as record review and training. Assist in concern management.

13. Perform staff orientation and competency assessments, if applicable. Perform external customer education.

14. Perform other related duties as necessary.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are

not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of staff so classified.

Scope

Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers. Computer skills.

Must be able to work independently and demonstrate independent problem solving skills. Provide training and

guidance to new technologist and technicians. Leadership skills. May involve variable locations and some travel.

On call responsibilities, as applicable.

Competencies

The duties and responsibilities mentioned in the job description are representative of the essential functions of

the position. The performance management system incorporates competencies which are identified, discussed

and evaluated in order to meet operational milestones and which are tied to job families and titles. Three types

of competencies have been identified; Technical Competencies are job specific skills and methods, Core

Competencies are the abilities and behaviors expected of all Biomedical Services employees, Leadership

Competencies are specific abilities and behaviors required of those performing formal management roles or

other leadership roles (i.e. Project Leaders). Management and staff should contact Human Resources for further

details on the appropriate competencies for a specific position.