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: 9 Jan 2025

Education:
∎ MBBS, MD / MS in Transfusion Medicine.

Requirements:

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

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