Medical Technologist, Blood Bank, 40hr, Eve
Core
Perform immunohematological tests and interpret results to provide compatible blood for patient transfusion within a hospital blood bank.
Role type
Medical Technologist (Blood Bank)
Builds
Compatible blood components for transfusion
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Laboratory
Required skills
Immunohematology testing, blood component preparation, clinical test result interpretation, equipment calibration and maintenance, inventory management, quality control compliance, specimen processing, troubleshooting testing discrepancies
Preferred skills
Guidance and consultation to lower-level staff, instruction of students and new employees, validation of new equipment and test systems
Technologies
Laboratory information systems, pneumatic tube systems, centrifugation equipment, aliquotting and labeling systems
Responsibilities
Perform complex immunohematological tests and prepare blood products for transfusion; Interpret clinical test results in context of patient history to guide transfusion actions; Troubleshoot testing process discrepancies and maintain complex laboratory equipment; Manage inventory of supplies using FIFO practices; Instruct technicians and students on equipment setup and clinical procedures; Ensure compliance with laboratory quality and safety policies.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC