Transfusion Services Technical Specialist - 7am - 3:30pm
- Requisition #: 171228
- Department: Lab Medicine COO
- Location: Houston, TX
- Posted Date: 10/25/2024
Min: $98,500 Mid: $123,000 Max: $147,500 - this position also qualifies for a $10,000 retention bonus paid out over a 2 year period.
The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm with rotating weekends and holiday coverage. This position requires MLS ASCP and SBB ASCP certifications
Join MD Anderson's Transfusion Medicine Team - Saving Lives Through Expertise and Innovation
At MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the nation's leading comprehensive cancer centers, the Department of Transfusion Medicine plays a pivotal role in delivering world-class patient care. Our Blood Bank team provides critical blood products and transfusion services that are essential for patients undergoing life-saving treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants.
We are committed to advancing transfusion medicine through cutting-edge research, expert clinical practice, and a collaborative approach to patient care. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside top healthcare professionals, utilize the latest technologies, and contribute directly to the fight against cancer.
We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Whether you are a seasoned professional or an emerging talent in the field, MD Anderson offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow your career while making an impact on the lives of patients.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Oversight of Technical Specialist
- Collaborates with Transfusion Medicine leadership in the selection test/instrument methodology for implementation and validation planning
- Plans, develops and implements new serological testing methodologies as needed
- Writes and performs validations for all test methods as needed
- Maintains Standard operating procedures, policies forms, and job aids and ensure up to date compliance with best practices and most current regulatory standards
- Serves as Document Control Expert foe the Transfusion Service
- Monitors the Quality System and manages Deviations and FDA reportable events
- Collaborates with Transfusion Medicine Leadership to identify and implement opportunities for process improvement projects through analysis of data to advance and improve the department
- Provides educational activities to staff as requested
Ensures regulatory/Quality preparedness at all times.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory and safety standards and enforces policies and procedures.
- Reviews and assess compliance within the laboratory section with regulatory standards AABB, FDA, JCAHO, CLIA and others.
- Inform department leaders of non-compliance and identity opportunities for improvement. Partner with department leaders and staff to implement changes and coordinate tracking system to monitor compliance
- Documents receipt, routing, and completion of CAP proficiency testing and follows up with supervisors on any unacceptable results for corrective actions and reply to CAP.
- Maintain procedure manuals, education records, quality and all CAP and CLIA standards.
- Prepare documents and reports as needed for quality oversight committees
- Serve as a technical expert and resource for staff and internal customers.
- Perform audits as assigned
Manages customer service interactions and relationships with diplomacy and professionalism.
- Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks
- Collaborates with other departments on special projects as assigned
- Show sincere interest in others and their concerns. Listen to feedback and input in a professional manner
- Demonstrate attention and respect to others
- Acknowledges and listens to differing perspectives in a group.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree Related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology. Required or Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program. Required Master's Degree Related science field. Preferred or Doctorate Related science field. Preferred WORK EXPERIENCE - 9 years Clinical laboratory experience to include 3 years in blood banking with a Bachelor's degree in a related science field. Required or 8 years Clinical laboratory experience to include 3 years in blood banking with the completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program. Required or 6 years Clinical laboratory experience to include 3 years in blood banking with a Master's degree. Required or 4 years Clinical laboratory experience to include 3 years in blood banking with a Doctorate degree. Required LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - MLS or BB ASCP - Upon Hire Required and SBB - Specialist in Blood Banking Upon Hire Required It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
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The hours for this position are Monday - Friday 7am-3:30pm with rotating weekends and holiday coverage. This position requires MLS ASCP and SBB ASCP certifications
Join MD Anderson's Transfusion Medicine Team - Saving Lives Through Expertise and Innovation
At MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the nation's leading comprehensive cancer centers, the Department of Transfusion Medicine plays a pivotal role in delivering world-class patient care. Our Blood Bank team provides critical blood products and transfusion services that are essential for patients undergoing life-saving treatments, such as surgery, chemotherapy, and stem cell transplants.
We are committed to advancing transfusion medicine through cutting-edge research, expert clinical practice, and a collaborative approach to patient care. As part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside top healthcare professionals, utilize the latest technologies, and contribute directly to the fight against cancer.
We are seeking talented individuals who are passionate about making a difference. Whether you are a seasoned professional or an emerging talent in the field, MD Anderson offers a dynamic and supportive environment where you can grow your career while making an impact on the lives of patients.
JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Oversight of Technical Specialist
- Collaborates with Transfusion Medicine leadership in the selection test/instrument methodology for implementation and validation planning
- Plans, develops and implements new serological testing methodologies as needed
- Writes and performs validations for all test methods as needed
- Maintains Standard operating procedures, policies forms, and job aids and ensure up to date compliance with best practices and most current regulatory standards
- Serves as Document Control Expert foe the Transfusion Service
- Monitors the Quality System and manages Deviations and FDA reportable events
- Collaborates with Transfusion Medicine Leadership to identify and implement opportunities for process improvement projects through analysis of data to advance and improve the department
- Provides educational activities to staff as requested
Ensures regulatory/Quality preparedness at all times.
- Ensures compliance with all regulatory and safety standards and enforces policies and procedures.
- Reviews and assess compliance within the laboratory section with regulatory standards AABB, FDA, JCAHO, CLIA and others.
- Inform department leaders of non-compliance and identity opportunities for improvement. Partner with department leaders and staff to implement changes and coordinate tracking system to monitor compliance
- Documents receipt, routing, and completion of CAP proficiency testing and follows up with supervisors on any unacceptable results for corrective actions and reply to CAP.
- Maintain procedure manuals, education records, quality and all CAP and CLIA standards.
- Prepare documents and reports as needed for quality oversight committees
- Serve as a technical expert and resource for staff and internal customers.
- Perform audits as assigned
Manages customer service interactions and relationships with diplomacy and professionalism.
- Initiate, develop, and manage relationships and networks
- Collaborates with other departments on special projects as assigned
- Show sincere interest in others and their concerns. Listen to feedback and input in a professional manner
- Demonstrate attention and respect to others
- Acknowledges and listens to differing perspectives in a group.
Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION - Bachelor's Degree Related science field or Molecular Genetic Technology. Required or Successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program. Required Master's Degree Related science field. Preferred or Doctorate Related science field. Preferred WORK EXPERIENCE - 9 years Clinical laboratory experience to include 3 years in blood banking with a Bachelor's degree in a related science field. Required or 8 years Clinical laboratory experience to include 3 years in blood banking with the completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) accredited Clinical Laboratory Science/Molecular Genetic Technology accredited program. Required or 6 years Clinical laboratory experience to include 3 years in blood banking with a Master's degree. Required or 4 years Clinical laboratory experience to include 3 years in blood banking with a Doctorate degree. Required LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS - MLS or BB ASCP - Upon Hire Required and SBB - Specialist in Blood Banking Upon Hire Required It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html
Additional Information
- Requisition ID: 171228
- Employment Status: Full-Time
- Employee Status: Regular
- Work Week: Days
- Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 98,500
- Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 123,000
- Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 147,500
- FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay
- Fund Type: Hard
- Work Location: Onsite
- Pivotal Position: Yes
- Referral Bonus Available?: Yes
- Relocation Assistance Available?: Yes
- Science Jobs: No
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