Technician Blood Bank (JD-0058)

Sant Nirankari Health City; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sant Nirankari Health City located in Dublin is seeking an experienced Blood Bank Technician responsible for all technical activities related to blood collection, testing, processing, and storage. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in transfusion services, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and managing a collaborative work environment.

Join us to contribute to exceptional healthcare services, with a focus on quality and patient care.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a hospital‑based blood bank or transfusion services.
• Strong knowledge of transfusion medicine and blood bank protocols.
• Ability to work under pressure, especially in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform blood grouping, cross-matching, antibody screening, and compatibility testing.
• Handle collection, processing, and storage of blood and its components.
• Ensure documentation complies with regulatory bodies.

Skills

Blood grouping and compatibility testing

Inventory management

Quality control measures

Communication skills

Leadership and team management

Education

Diploma / B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Overview: The Blood Bank Technician is responsible for supervising and performing all technical activities related to blood collection, testing, processing, storage, and issue. This role ensures that blood and its components are handled in compliance with national standards, safety protocols, and hospital policies to provide safe and effective transfusion services.

Key Responsibilities & Tasks

• Perform blood grouping, cross-matching, antibody screening, and compatibility testing.
• Handle collection, processing, separation, labeling, storage, and issue of blood and blood components (e.g., PRBC, platelets, FFP, cryoprecipitate).
• Conduct tests for transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs) as per standard protocols (e.g., HIV, HBV, HCV, Syphilis, Malaria).
• Operate and maintain equipment such as centrifuges, refrigerators, blood storage cabinets, incubators, and cell separators.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality control measures.
• Monitor inventory of blood and components, including expired or unused units.
• Maintain accurate records of donor registrations, blood units collected, tested, and issued.
• Ensure documentation complies with regulatory bodies (e.g., National Blood Transfusion Council, FDA, NABL/NABH, Drugs & Cosmetics Act).
• Prepare daily, monthly, transfusion audit reports as required by the hospital or regulatory authorities.
• Manage donor adverse reactions and ensure safety and comfort of donors during and after donation.
• Promote voluntary blood donation and organize blood donation camps.
• Implement and monitor quality control (QC) programs for reagents, kits, and blood products.
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance schemes (EQAS).
• Ensure biosafety, infection control, and waste management in the blood bank.

Qualification & Experience

• Diploma / B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT / BMLT).
• 5+ years of experience in a hospital‑based blood bank or transfusion services.
• Exposure to biohazards, blood, and sharp instruments safety protocols (with appropriate PPE and safety protocols).
• Strong knowledge of transfusion medicine and blood bank protocols.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines (e.g., FDA, NBTC, NABL, NABH, NACO).
• Ability to work under pressure, especially in emergency situations.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Computer proficiency for lab information systems and documentation.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Remuneration: As per industry standards

Why Join Us

At Sant Nirankari Health City, we offer a collaborative and supportive work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional healthcare services while upholding the highest standards of quality and patient care.