Blood Bank Technologist

University Hospital, Newark NJ • Newark, NJ

85d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Maintain blood/blood product inventory
• Perform daily temperature quality control of designated refrigerators
• Thaw fresh frozen plasma
• Aliquot blood for pediatric patients
• Log in blood/blood products
• Issue blood/blood products
• Perform clerical duties
• Answer phones and communicate needs to staff

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees