Blood Bank Technologist

Overview

The primary purpose of the Blood Bank Technologist position is to assume responsibility for maintaining blood/blood product inventory, daily temperature quality control of designated refrigerators, thawing fresh frozen plasma,aliquoting blood for pediatric patients, logging in blood/blood products, issuing blood/blood products, performing clerical duties, answering phones and communicating needs to staff under the direction of the Chief technologist.

Responsibilities

❖ Service provided is patient centered.❖ Actively contributes to creating a friendly environment.❖ Communicates clearly to ensure understanding.❖ Organizes work process to accommodate customer needs, including internal customers and co-workers.

❖ Processes specimens for analysis and storage according to established procedures.❖ Performs tests accurately and/or records test results accurately.

❖ Organizes pending work appropriately and holds for follow-up in accordance with section policy.❖ Maintains order and cleanliness of assigned area and equipment as observed by Supervisor.

❖ Follows protocol for running controls and accepting/verifying results of noncompliance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology or equivalent required. ASCP certification or equivalent preferred. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the Bachelor’s Degree requirement on a year for year basis.