Blood Bank Laboratory Scientist - Transfusion Service
About The Position
The Blood Bank Technologist prepares blood components for transfusion. Preparation of blood components includes: receiving blood products from outside sources, thawing FFP/ Cryoprecipitate, and allocating blood products for transfusions. Technologists process specimens to include entering test results into the computer system, ABO/RH typing, crossmatching, antibody screening and identification. The Blood Bank Technologist receives telephone inquiries regarding specimens, test results, and product availability. The Blood Bank Technologist is responsible for issuing blood and blood products for patient transfusion. Staff must maintain patient files receive and distributes supplies within the department. This is a very complex transfusion service and serves a very diverse patient population. The department is staffed 24 hours per day, seven days a week. The Blood Bank Technologist processes patient specimens to include ABO/RH typing, crossmatching, antibody screen/identification. Handles phone inquiries regarding patient results, specimen collection and product availability. The Blood Bank Technologist will participate in quality control, quality assurance and general laboratory duties such as filing and data entry. Other duties and projects will be assigned to staff on an as needed basis.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology/Med Lab Science or biological science degree.
- MT/MLS certification.
- If not certified, applicant must obtain MLS certification within 1 year of hire.
- First board of certification test attempt within the first six months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Prepares blood components for transfusion.
- Receives blood products from outside sources.
- Thaws FFP/ Cryoprecipitate.
- Allocates blood products for transfusions.
- Processes specimens including entering test results into the computer system.
- Performs ABO/RH typing.
- Performs crossmatching.
- Performs antibody screening and identification.
- Receives telephone inquiries regarding specimens, test results, and product availability.
- Issues blood and blood products for patient transfusion.
- Maintains patient files.
- Receives and distributes supplies within the department.
- Participates in quality control.
- Participates in quality assurance.
- Performs general laboratory duties such as filing and data entry.
- Completes other duties and projects as assigned on an as needed basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
