Blood Bank Medical Technologist

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of a medical technologist for the Blood Bank.
• Rotates through all shifts as needed.
• Follows strict principles of asepsis and antisepsis in performing duties.
• Uses proper techniques and equipment.
• Assures proper functioning, maintenance, and cleanliness of equipment and work area.
• Performs tests and procedures as ordered, following outlines in procedure manuals.
• Determines that specimens were collected, transported, labeled, and preserved according to procedures 100% of the time.
• Records, reports, and posts test results/findings as required to meet established standards.
• Performs quality control using established protocols.
• Adheres to established hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Complies with requirements of accreditation and regulatory agencies.
• Maintains all required records, reports, statistics, logs, and files.
• Performs phlebotomy/EKG procedures as needed.
• Attends in-services and meetings as required.
• Keeps up to date with new methods or improvements.
• Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, conferences, and professional affiliations.
• Troubleshoots methods, procedures, and instrumentation as needed according to departmental procedures.
• Maintains adequate inventory for daily testing routine.
• Participates in the evaluation of new techniques as required.
• Operates computer for required applications.
• Participates in the training of new technologists, medical students, and house officers.
• Interviews, phlebotomizes, and provides post-phlebotomy care for autologous and allogenic donors and therapeutic phlebotomy patients.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology, M.T. (A.S.C.P.), or equivalent.
• One year of experience in a similar or related job setting is preferred.
• New graduates will be considered.

Physical Requirements & Environment

• Exposure to infectious disease and to possible carcinogenic chemicals.
• Minimal exposure to caustic agents, acids, and fumes.
• Occasional prolonged standing and walking.
• Works under constant time deadlines.
• Requires manual dexterity using fine hand manipulations.
• Uses protective equipment as described in the Laboratory Policy and Procedure Manual.
• Requires exposure to power tools and heavy equipment.
• Complies with precautions, as defined by Infection Control staff, in patients/materials requiring isolation.
• Consistently uses sharps safety devices as designed to prevent injuries to self.

Pay Range

$38.52 - $51.84