Blood Bank Medical Technologist - Tissue Bank

About the role

The Blood Bank Technologist I has responsibility for technical and regulatory oversight in the Transfusion Services and performs the duties of a Blood Bank Technologist I.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution AND applicants must be eligible for an appropriate certification examination
• OR Associate's Degree in laboratory science (Chemical or Biological Science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution AND certification as a Medical Technologist
• OR Graduate of a Military Program in Science (health science, biology, chemical, physical, medical technology) AND certification as a Medical Technologist
• OR Grandfathered Medical Technologist by having previously qualified as a technologist on or before February 28, 1992 AND current certification as a Medical Technologist
• Ability to implement and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations
• Must submit to a Color-Acuity screening test
• Applicants must have completed (or be eligible for) an appropriate certification examination

Certification

Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW).

Preferred qualifications

• Experience in a Clinical Laboratory Setting