We have a fantastic new job opportunity to provide leadership, technical expertise, technical coordination, and support in the HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory at Bloodworks Northwest in Seattle, WA. Perform Coordination procedures for ordering, scheduling, and billing HLA testing. Independently perform, review, interpret, signoff, and report all clinical laboratory testing in accordance with regulatory and test manufacturer requirements and Standard Operating Procedures, including emergency testing. Create, review, signoff, and release official reports to appropriate customers, including for emergency testing. Perform advanced-level troubleshooting, staff training, mentoring, and advising on protocols, policies, and procedures. Independently conclude and use sound judgment during assigned On-call rotation. Demonstrate approachability, effective communication skills, and a positive attitude with a strong willingness to contribute to development and implementation of department goals. Act as Supervisor in the absence of department management.
Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following for a Bloodworks lead-level employee:
Within the department -
Assist in setting department goals and objectives consistent with Bloodworks’ mission.
Consistently model Bloodworks values and coach to the same expectations; contribute to and build on current practices and procedures that support values, mission, and goals.
Ensure that department documents, procedures, and actions comply with all laws, regulations, standards, and policies. Please ensure staff follow these requirements and report any discrepancies to department management.
Meet customer needs and expectations.
Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with coworkers and customers.
Exhibit respect for others and help others willingly.
Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: As a lead On-Call General Supervisor:
Must successfully perform all duties and meet all required competencies of a Technologist IV.
Act as General Supervisor to meet ASHI Standards D.6.2.3 regulations: before release, final reports must be reviewed and approved.
Assist Immunogenetics Directors/Supervisors with after-hours oversight of the HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratory, including providing interpretation of test data to Directors for clinical consultation with physicians.
Assist Immunogenetics Directors by providing data necessary for virtual crossmatches.
Advise On-call Technologists on interpretation of test results.
Carry an appropriate electronic communication device (cell phone, laptop, etc.) at all times; respond within 10 minutes.
Perform Final Report Review procedures remotely or in the laboratory to ensure accurate test results for emergency testing, including Deceased Donor Initial Workups, Final Crossmatching, Post-Transplant Monitoring, and Transfusion Support.
Report test results verbally or electronically to appropriate transplant coordinators.
Assist with oversight of 24-hour REES alarm monitoring for equipment, in concert with Supervisors.
Send morning email updates to HLA Coordinator shared mailbox to ensure emergency testing is ordered.
Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: As a Lead Technical Coordinator with a CHS or 8 years of testing experience:
As a member of the HLA leadership team -
Maintain confidentiality as part of the management team.
Communicate frequently using a variety of methods, including one-on-one, email, and during staff meetings.
Demonstrate trust in each other and have assurance that issues will be kept in confidence.
Provide timely and honest feedback to fellow leadership members regarding how the team functions.
Challenge and offer support to peers to ensure success.
Principal responsibilities include, but are not limited to: As a Lead Technical Coordinator with a CHS or 8 years of testing experience:
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