Blood Bank Medical Technologist

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Blood Bank Technologist I to join their team. This role involves technical and regulatory oversight in Transfusion Services, ensuring the highest standards of care and compliance. With a commitment to excellence and continuous growth, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the health and well-being of the community. If you are passionate about clinical laboratory science and are looking to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in laboratory science or medical technology required.
• Certification as a Medical Technologist is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and regulatory oversight in Transfusion Services.
• Perform duties as a Blood Bank Technologist I.

Skills

Clinical laboratory procedures

Color-Acuity screening

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory science

Associates Degree in laboratory science

Military Program in Science

Job description

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

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.

REQUIRED

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

OR

• Associates Degree in laboratory science (Chemical or Biological Science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution and certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

OR

• Graduate of a Military Program in Science (health science, biology, chemical, physical, medical technology) and certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)

OR

• Grandfathered Medical Technologist by having previously qualified as a technologist on or before February 28, 1992 and current certification as a Medical Technologist.
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)
• 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
• Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW)
  • Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW).

PREFERRED

• Experience in a Clinical Laboratory Setting