Blood Bank Technologist (hs)

The Ohio State University

Columbus, Ohio, US
Abo/rh typing
Antibody screening and identification
Crossmatching
Medical Technologist prepares blood components for transfusion, including receiving, thawing, and allocating blood products

Job Summary

  • Medical Technologist prepares blood components for transfusion, including receiving, thawing, and allocating blood products.
  • Technologists process specimens, perform ABO/RH typing, crossmatching, and antibody screening/identification, entering results into the computer system.
  • The role involves handling phone inquiries, participating in quality control, and performing general laboratory duties within a 24/7 transfusion service.

Matching Summary

Medical Technologist prepares blood components for transfusion, including receiving, thawing, and allocating blood products.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • ABO/RH typing
  • antibody screening and identification
  • crossmatching
  • receiving blood products
  • thawing FFP/ Cryoprecipitate
  • allocating blood products

Nice-to-have

  • complex transfusion service
  • diverse patient population
  • quality control
  • quality assurance
  • data entry

Key Requirements

  • Bachelors degree in medical technology
  • MT/MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification
  • obtain MT/MLS certification within 1 year
  • continuing education requirements
  • health surveillance requirements

Work Rights

Not specified

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