Kimberley Grieco MT BB BSN

Blood Bank-

• Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis and results reporting.
• Completed specimen analysis while complying with OSHA, Universal Precautions and quality assurance policies.
• Participated in validation procedure and instrument development activi

Blood Bank- Forsyth Medical Center

• Analysis of blood specimens for type and screen and antibody ID with large volume of Pre/ postnatal population including fetal screen, cord blood and Kleihauer Betke testing.
• Other testing included RPR and sickle cell testing on units
• Operated Vision blood bank analyzers and adhered to maintenance and QC schedules.
• Safety Liaison for Blood Bank

Technical Coordinator- Thomasville Medical Center

• Trained staff in updated Policies and procedures for blood bank.
• Identified test system abnormalities with potential for negatively affecting test performance.

Blood Bank (1996-2016)

Lead Medical Technologist on weekends. Played integral role in laboratory's efficient processing of 2250 specimens per month. Superb organizational skills.

• Blood Bank specimen analysis and product preparation for a level one trauma center at Westchester Medical Center which included the heart and liver transplant, cancer center and neonatal units.
• Other duties included: Massive transfusion protocol; ROTEM coagulation testing; total exchange transfusion for sickle cell patients; neonatal transfusion; irradiation of blood products; washed products antibody ID with antigen and elution testing.
• Operated Immucor Echo,Grifols Erytra and Biorad IH-1000. Maintenance and QC and troubleshooting.
• Implemented educational class in blood bank

Donor processing (1983-1996)

• Tested donor units for ABO, Hepatitis, HIV, ALT, RPR and antibody screening
• Separated whole blood into components ( labeled dated and stored)

• Started IV or access medical port for transfusion of RBC's and platelets.
• Monitored administration of blood products for any type of reaction.
• Administered any necessary medication.
• Helped with Apheresis transfusion for sickle cell patients.