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Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Type and cross-match blood, perform antiglobulin testing and extended phenotyping Screen donors for high incidence antigen negatives and for selected phenotypes as well as resolve simple to complex serologic problems in patients whose red cells are difficult to typePerform periodic quality control on reagents and equipmentCollaborate with colleagues in the development of research of new procedures for implementationProvide initial and refresher training to new and returning Blood Bank staff, while maintaining continuing education and demonstrating competency in the very dynamic field of Clinical Laboratory Science and Transfusion Medicine

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Independently perform variety of routine and complex pre-transfusion and immunohematology testing in fast paced setting to ensure patients receive safe and compatible blood productsUpdate and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Forms use for testing, acquisition of blood products, general supply, and equipment maintenance to reflect current and best practices as well as working closely with local and regional reference laboratories, hospitals and suppliers to manage inventoryCommunicate directly with patient care clinicians to discuss interpretation of test resultsManage the handling performances, and reporting of legally mandated proficiency testing specimens

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Prioritized, processed and performed clinical testing in the stat laboratory by following standardized policies and procedures in: Chemistries, Hematology, Manual Differentials, Urinalysis, Coagulation, and ImmunoassaysInterpreted and reported results in a timely manner and with integrity as to accuracy, acceptability, and critical limitations, including routine and complex troubleshooting test problems for questionable orders and resultsPerformed and documented scheduled QC procedures, reviewed QC data, performed troubleshooting and corrective action, reviewed log sheets, QC records, and maintained recordsOrganized and prioritized workload to meet established turnaround time, including excellent communication in following up with both Physicians and Patients