Blood Bank Technologist

Job description

Job Description: Performs a variety of diversified and complex laboratory tests. Processes various blood samples in accordance with the Blood Bank's policies and procedures manual. Issues blood components following established guidelines. May perform teaching duties related to training students and new employees. Job Responsibility: *ADA Essential Functions - Performs a variety of diversified and complex laboratory tests. - Sets up apparatus, instruments and supplies for laboratory procedures. - Performs basic troubleshooting and preventative maintenance activities for laboratory instruments - Employs standard procedures and techniques to conduct tests, maintains standards of quality control, and investigates out-of-control results, as required. - Observes and evaluates test results, and records necessary data on laboratory reports and notifies supervisory staff in time related to problems. - Prioritizes and processes blood samples and performs various Blood Bank functions as elaborated in Blood Bank Policy and Procedure manual. Issues blood components on timely basis following established guidelines. - Under the supervision of the Blood Bank Supervisor, may perform a variety of te...