Karolis Butkus
Edinburgh
Summary
I am a Specialist Biomedical Scientist employed by Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), interested in Blood Transfusion, Information Technology, Patient Blood Management, Quality and Haematology.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
Edinburgh
02.2019 - Current
- Performing routine and specialist testing (automated, semi-automated and manual) in Blood Bank and Red Cell Immunohaematology
- Supporting delivery of Blood Transfusion, Antenatal Screening, and Fetomaternal Haemorrhage investigation programmes (Edinburgh and South East Scotland Reference service and regional hospitals)
- Interpretation, assessment, and validation of results arising from a wide range of laboratory investigations and technical procedures
- Operating complex analytical equipment: performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration (based on requirements)
- Undertaking specialist training to new members of the team and acting as mentor to less experienced colleagues
• Supervision and assistance in organising work of Trainee BMS and laboratory support staff (BMSW)
Biomedical Scientist
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
Wigan, Lancashire
11.2017 - 02.2019
• Performing manual, semi-automated and automated analytical tests in Haematology and Blood Transfusion
• Operating complex equipment, performing maintenance, troubleshooting, and calibration
• Using fine equipment and reagents in a consistent manner: micropipettes, blood films, microscopes
• Participating in training delivery to Trainee BMS's and laboratory support staff (MLA and AP) as and when required
Higher Healthcare Technical Officer
NHS Blood and Transplant
London, City of London
06.2014 - 11.2017
• Performing manual and automated analytical tests
• Receipt and booking in of the patient samples
• Preparation and quality control of the reagents used internally and externally
• Providing initial screening service of bacterial contamination for platelet components
• Performing a range of routine and non-routine tasks in any area of the Blood Component Processing department
• Providing support and training to less experienced members of staff
Education
Specialist Certificate - Transfusion Science
British Blood Transfusion Society
Manchester 05.2023 -
Certificate of Competence - IBMS Portfolio
Institute of Biomedical Science
London 08.2016 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Essex
Colchester 10.2010 - 07.2014
Skills
- I am experienced in supervising a team which is required as a part of my job (especially in Out of Hours working)
- I have excellent communication skills - both verbal and written They have been developed though communicating complex information, including technical and scientific analysis, verbally, in writing and electronically to work colleagues and clinical or medical staff
- I am used to working adhering to standards of Quality Management System in the laboratory, ensuring high standard, regulatory and quality requirements for patient safety are the focus of all work performed Ability to take action when necessary can be demonstrated through raising Quality Incidents through QMS and escalating any deficiencies to the Senior Management
- Over the years I have developed ability to work successfully both as a team and independently (based on the changing nature of the work)
- I am experienced providing high-standard customer service (eg communicating with a broad variety of Healthcare Professionals - doctors, nurses, midwives, surgeons, anaesthetists, biomedical scientists and laboratory managers) to ensure timely provision of services, results, scientific advice or components to ensure best outcome for patient care
- I have strong motivational skills and used to demanding and challenging nature of the job - emergency situations, Major Haemorrhage or Code Red - where timely service in these situations is of paramount importance
- I am experienced working with information technology using Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and QMS - Q-Pulse
- I am experienced using Laboratory Management Systems (Hematos - Used by NHSBT, Telepath and eTraceline - used by SNBTS
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Specialist Certificate - Transfusion Science
British Blood Transfusion Society
05.2023 -
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service
02.2019 - Current
Biomedical Scientist
Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust
11.2017 - 02.2019
Certificate of Competence - IBMS Portfolio
Institute of Biomedical Science
08.2016 - 06.2017
Higher Healthcare Technical Officer
NHS Blood and Transplant
06.2014 - 11.2017
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
University of Essex
10.2010 - 07.2014
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