Consultant – Haematologist, Dept of Blood Bank

Job Description

Title: Consultant – Haematologist, Dept of Blood Bank

Company Name: Institute of Applied Health Sciences Hospital (IAHS-H) - USTC

Vacancy: --

Location: Chattogram

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ 2 to 4 years

Published: 15 Sep 2024

Education:
∎ MBBS, MD/MS in Transfusion Medicine

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience: 2-4 years as a Haematologist, Department of blood bank.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Job Context
∎ Dept of Blood Bank
∎ Applications are invited on urgent basis for this position in IAHS-H, USTC on the following terms and conditions:
∎ Job Responsibilities
∎ Oversees the daily operations of the blood bank, including blood donation, testing, processing, and storage of blood and blood components.
∎ Collaborates with oncologists, pathologists, and other healthcare professionals to provide integrated care.
∎ Ensures compliance with national and international standards for blood banking.
∎ Provides training and education to laboratory technologists, medical officers, and other healthcare professionals on blood banking procedures, protocols, and policies.
∎ Ensures the preparation of high-quality blood components, including whole blood, packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma and platelet concentrates.
∎ Provides medical leadership and expertise in transfusion medicine, including patient selection for transfusion therapy, compatibility testing, and monitoring of transfusion reactions.
∎ Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care to patients requiring transfusions, including pre-transfusion assessment, post-transfusion monitoring, and management of adverse reactions.
∎ Stays updated with advancements in haematology research and treatment modalities.
∎ Educates patients and their families about haematological conditions and treatment options.
∎ Participates in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss complex cases and treatment strategies.
∎ Ensures compliance with local, national, and international regulations regarding blood banking and transfusion medicine.
∎ Oversees the donor screening process, including donor eligibility screening, donation processing, and donor deferral criteria.
∎ Communicated effectively with hospital staff, physicians, patients, and donors to ensure smooth operation of the blood bank and transfusion service.
∎ **Specific Responsibilities:**
∎ Coordinates with phlebotomists to schedule donations, manage donor flow, and ensure efficient collection of blood products.
∎ Interprets test results for infectious disease markers (HIV-1/2, HBsAg, HCV, HTLV-I/II) and other tests (e.g., group-specific antibodies).
∎ Prepared blood components according to standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure quality and safety.
∎ Investigated suspected transfusion reactions, performs root cause analysis (RCA), and implements corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
∎ Identifies areas for improvement in blood banking processes and implements changes to enhance patient care and safety.
∎ **Additional Responsibilities:**
∎ Works closely with hematology-oncology services to coordinate patient care for patients receiving chemotherapy or radiation therapy.
∎ Provided expert consultation to physicians regarding blood component selection, dosing recommendations, and treatment options for patients requiring transfusions.
∎ Monitors quality control samples to ensure accuracy and precision in testing results.
∎ Carries out tasks assigned by the competent authority.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Chattogram

Read Before Apply:

Submit application with CV, passport-size photo, and educational and experience certificates to Director, IAHS-H, Foy's Lake, Chattogram by email to   [email protected]

*Please mention the job title in the subject line of the email.

*Photograph must be enclosed with the resume.

Send your CV (Pdf format ) to  [email protected]