CHIEF MLSO - BLOOD BANK

• They may be expected to deputize for the Laboratory Technical Director in his absence.
• Assumes professional responsibility for all aspects of blood bank services provided in the hospital.
• Responsible for the oversight of services includes establishment, implementation and documentation of the processes for:
• Blood Donor Selection
• Blood Screening for Disease
• Blood Collection
• Blood storage
• Compatibility Testing and
• Blood Distribution
• The transfusion service medical has oversight responsibility for all the services provided by the blood bank (e.g. transfusion, donor, aphaeresis, hematopoietic progenitor cell)
• Ensures Quality control processes for all Blood Bank services are established, implemented, and documented to ensure the safety of blood bank and transfusions.
• Ensures Blood Donor and transfusion services are guided by laws regulations and recognized standards of practice.
• Responsible for maintaining the highest standard of analytical services.
• Participates in the Hospital Blood Transfusion Committee.
• Responsible for preparation of laboratory Policy and Procedure Guidelines (PPG) according to the Clinical and laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI)
• To be responsible for monitoring of internal and external QC schemes.
• Responsible for Stock control, inventory and supply management
• Liaise with representative in charge of GPPRR and Direct Issues of laboratory supplies
• Responsible of the Fixed Assets within division.
• Responsible for blood bank staff /matters relating to leaves, disciplines, recruitment appraisal competencies and professional development in collaboration with the Laboratory Technical Director
• Troubleshooting/maintenance of all equipment & evaluation of new equipment.
• Evaluation of new methods, and the introduction of new tests and methodologies.
• To provide reports and statistics as required.
• To be appropriately involved with computers.
• To ensure all work conforms to health and safety guidelines.
• To plan and implement training/orientation programs for Saudi and other technical staff, and ensure continuing competency of all staff.
• Annual performance appraisal for staff.
• Liaison with medical staff and other departments re laboratory issues to better patient care.
• To write and regularly update the Quality System for their department(s), oversee implementation, and monitor compliance.
• To participate in the hospital’s Continuous Quality Improvement Program as appropriate. Ensures quality performance parameters are maintained .
• Conducts and documents regular department staff meeting with all staff members.
• AABB To prepare staffing schedules for their department (s).
• To keep updated in evolving trends and philosophies in their specialty.
• To participate in the laboratories CME program.
• Maintain standards according to CAP, AABB, JCI and CBAHI accreditation requirements.
• Performs other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the ralm of the employee knowledge , skill and abilities.

• Management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Candidate(s) should possess a in Medical Laboratory Technology (or equivalent) and preferably passed the Professional Regulatory Board Examinations.
• Masters Degree in Laboratoy Science

Medical Laboratory Science