Blood Bank Technologist

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking a Blood Bank Technologist for the University Hospital Transfusion Service. The role involves preparing blood components for transfusion, including typing, crossmatching, and antibody screening.

The team operates 24/7 in a high-volume, complex transfusion service. The ideal candidate holds a MT/MLS certification or equivalent, with a medical technology degree and clinical lab experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in medical technology with MT/MLS (ASCP) or equivalent, or a bio-science degree with post-degree clinical lab experience.
• MT/MLS certification must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Ongoing continuing education requirements and competent technical, interpersonal and cognitive skills are expected.

Responsibilities

• Process blood components for transfusion, including receiving products and allocating for transfusions.
• Perform ABO/RH typing, crossmatching, antibody screening/identification.
• Handle phone inquiries regarding specimens, results, and product availability; maintain patient files and department supplies.
• Participate in quality control and general laboratory duties as assigned.

Skills

MT/MLS certification

Clinical lab experience

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical technology or bio-science

Job description

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Job Title: 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:

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.

Location: James Cancer Hospital (0375)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift:

Third Shift

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