Blood Bank Technologist

Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio State University Blood Bank Technologist at University Hospital Transfusion Service processes specimens and blood products for transfusion, including ABO/RH typing, crossmatching, and antibody screening/identification. The role involves data entry, quality control, and supporting patient transfusion services in a highly complex, 24/7 transfusion environment.

Minimum qualifications require a Bachelor’s in medical technology or bioscience with MT/MLS certification within 1 year of hire;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or bioscience; MT/MLS certification within 1 year of hire.
• Meets continuing education requirements and demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal, and cognitive skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blood components for transfusion, including receiving products and allocating for transfusions.
• Process specimens: ABO/RH typing, crossmatching, antibody screening/identification.
• Enter test results into the computer system; perform data entry and QA activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or bioscience

Job description

Blood Bank Technologist

Department: University Hospital | Transfusion Service

Scope of Position

Medical Technologist prepares blood components for transfusion. Preparation of blood components includes: receiving blood products from outside sources, thawing FFP/ Cryoprecipitate, and allocating blood products for transfusions. Technologists process specimens to include entering test results into the computer system, ABO/RH typing, crossmatching, antibody screening and identification. The medical technologist receives telephone inquiries regarding specimens, test results, and product availability. The medical technologist is responsible for issuing blood and blood products for patient transfusion. Staff must maintain patient files receive and distributes supplies within the department. This is a very complex transfusion service and serves a very diverse patient population. The department is staffed 24 hours per day, seven days a week.

Position Summary

The Medical Technologist processes patient specimens to include ABO/RH typing, crossmatching, antibody screen/identification. Handles phone inquires regarding patient results, specimen collection and product availability. The Medical Technologist will participate in quality control, quality assurance and general laboratory duties such as filing and data entry. Other duties and projects will be assigned to staff on an as needed basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• For Hire: Bachelors degree in medical technology with MT/ MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification of bachelor's degree in bio-science with post degree experience in clinical lab setting or equivalent combination of education/experience. Applicant must obtain MT/MLS certification within 1 year of hire.
• Ongoing: Meets minimum continuing education requirements of contact hours and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Additional Information

• For Hire: Bachelors degree in medical technology with MT/ MLS (ASCP) or equivalent certification of bachelor's degree in bio-science with post degree experience in clinical lab setting or equivalent combination of education/experience. Applicant must obtain MT/MLS certification within 1 year of hire.
• Ongoing: Meets minimum continuing education requirements of contact hours and health surveillance requirements. Demonstrates competence in technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills required to meet essential job functions.

Location

James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type

Regular

Scheduled Hours

40

Shift

Third Shift

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.