Laboratory Technicians-Blood Banks
Core
Perform routine and specialized laboratory tests, process, and ensure safe handling/storage of blood and blood products in a blood bank setting.
Role type
Laboratory Technician (Blood Bank)
Builds
Blood products (red blood cells, plasma, platelets) for patient transfusions
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory / Blood Banking
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Blood typing (ABO/Rh), Crossmatching, Antibody screening, Disease screening (HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis), Centrifugation, Hemoglobin electrophoresis, Direct antiglobulin tests (DAT), Quality control procedures, Inventory management, Regulatory compliance documentation
Preferred skills
Microbiology training/certification
Technologies
Blood bank testing reagents, Blood bank equipment
Responsibilities
Perform blood donation collection and donor screening; Conduct initial and confirmatory tests for transmissible infections; Separate blood into components; Perform compatibility testing between donor and recipient blood; Prepare and distribute blood products to clinical departments; Document all transfusion-related activities and generate reports; Calibrate and maintain blood bank equipment; Collaborate with physicians and nurses on transfusion cases.
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior (1+ years experience)