Blood Bank Medical Technologist / Clinical Laboratory Scientist

Perform basic and advanced donor and patient tests to determine donor-recipient compatibility, resolve compatibility problems, and provide consultation services to hospitals and transfusion services. Conduct automated and manual test procedures on blood samples and maintain inventory and records.

Responsibilities

• Perform and interpret basic to complex donor/patient testing; complete quality control and resolve or escalate testing irregularities.
• Perform automated and manual test procedures on blood samples.
• Communicate with staff at other hospitals and transfusion services to resolve serologic problems and provide special transfusion units.
• Coordinate receipt, shipment, and transport of patient and donor blood samples; manage reagents and maintain rare donor product inventory.
• Maintain and review computer and manual records; perform equipment and software maintenance, repair, and validation.
• Conduct internal training, competency reviews, and provide education to external customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Science or Chemistry required.
• Medical Laboratory Scientist / MLS (ASCP) or Technologist in Blood Banking / BB (ASCP) or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience required.
• California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist (CLS) or Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License required.
• Good written and verbal skills to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work on a team.

Skills

• Medical Laboratory Technology
• Blood Banking
• Clinical Immunohematology
• Donor-recipient compatibility testing
• Automated Blood Testing
• Manual Blood Testing
• Inventory Management
• Laboratory Record Management
• ASCP Certification
• Clinical Laboratory Scientist License
• Patient testing
• Consultancy Services
• Laboratory Testing Procedures

Languages

English