Blood Bank Laboratory Scientist - Transfusion Service
Core
Processing patient blood specimens for transfusion services, including typing, crossmatching, and antibody screening.
Role type
Blood Bank Laboratory Scientist (Technologist)
Builds
Blood components and transfusion products for patient care
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
ABO/RH typing, crossmatching, antibody screening and identification, specimen processing, data entry, telephone inquiry handling, quality control, quality assurance, inventory management
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Laboratory information systems
Responsibilities
Receiving and processing blood products from outside sources; thawing FFP/Cryoprecipitate; allocating blood products for transfusions; entering test results into computer systems; issuing blood and blood products for patient transfusion; maintaining patient files; distributing supplies; participating in quality control and assurance; handling telephone inquiries regarding results and product availability
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on IC
