Blood Bank Scientist

University Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

University Health is seeking candidates with at least two years of experience in Transfusion Services and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in clinical laboratory science or medical technology. Military training as a medical laboratory specialist is an acceptable alternative to a degree.

Certification by ASCP-BOC or AMT is required, or equivalent specialty certification. Maintain certification status as per CE requirements.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in Transfusion Services.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in lab science/medical technology.
• Military training path (50+ weeks) as a medical laboratory specialist is acceptable.

Skills

Transfusion Services experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in clinical laboratory science/medical technology

High school diploma + medical laboratory training (50+ weeks)

Job description

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Requires at least two (2) years for experience in Transfusion Services.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

OR

High school graduate or equivalent AND successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required

OR

Certification in Specialty for area of laboratory employment required without a Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) certification.

Must maintain certification status in compliance with specifications for continuing education required by the certification agency.