Blood Bank Clinical Lab Technologist - Patient Impact

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis is seeking a Blood Bank technologist to perform defined laboratory procedures and report results, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This role requires skilled handling of specimens, quality control, and adherence to regulations.

The ideal candidate holds MLS/MT with national certification and basic computer literacy; blood bank experience and ASCP certification are preferred. Overtime and call back may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited institution Program.
• National certification in concordance with current Federal and/or State Regulations.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Blood Bank Clinical Laboratory Experience (preferred).
• ASCP certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Receives, identifies, organizes, and prioritizes specimen to ensure accurate and timely test processing.
• Performs and reports requested laboratory procedures.
• Performs quality control, proficiency testing, routine instrument maintenance and inventory control.
• Evaluates positive patient identification to reduce analytical and post-analytical error and/or adverse patient outcomes.
• Assesses, evaluates and draws appropriate conclusions.
• Supports life long learning.
• Completes assigned goals.
• Provide instruction for personnel and medical technology students, as required.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or Medical Technology (MT) from an accredited institution Program.

Job description

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation in Memphis is seeking a Blood Bank technologist to perform defined laboratory procedures and report results, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. This role requires skilled handling of specimens, quality control, and adherence to regulations.

The ideal candidate holds MLS/MT with national certification and basic computer literacy; blood bank experience and ASCP certification are preferred. Overtime and call back may be required.