Blood Bank Technologist

University-Health-3; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

University-Health-3 seeks a Laboratory Technician to perform procedures for testing or analysis on specimens and to evaluate results to support physician diagnosis and treatment.

You will plan your work, maintain accuracy, protect patient privacy, and may assist with procurement of specimens as needed. Education options include an accredited degree in laboratory science or medical technology, with alternative pathways available.

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution.
• Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology (letter of equivalency must be supported by an accrediting agency).
• High school graduate or equivalent AND successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures for testing or analysis on specimens submitted to the laboratory.
• Evaluates test results for accuracy and submits results to aid physician diagnosis and treatment.
• Plans work activities and makes decisions connected with own work.
• Recognizes unusual results and takes prompt action to assure accuracy and validity of test results.
• Assumes accountability for dissemination of patient information to ensure confidentiality.
• Duties may include procedures related to procurement of specimens from patients.

Education

Associates or Bachelor’s degree in lab science/medical technology

Education equivalency to associate degree in laboratory science

Military medical laboratory training 50+ weeks

Job description

Performs procedures for testing or analysis on specimens submitted to the laboratory. Evaluates test results for accuracy and submits results for the purpose of aiding the physician in diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of patients. Performs analyses that may involve a complex network of steps, variable fine-line discriminations of several parameters, correction of a variety of errors, and the operation and maintenance of complicated instruments. Performs assigned duties rapidly and accurately. Plans work activities and makes decisions connected with own work. Recognizes unusual results and/or abnormalities and takes prompt and appropriate action to assure the accuracy and validity of test result. Assumes accountability for the dissemination of patient information to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of patients. Duties may also include performance of procedures associated with procurement of specimens from patients.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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

OR

Education and training equivalent to an associate degree in a laboratory science or medical technology (letter of equivalency must be supported by an accrediting agency)

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

No certification required, but preferred. If certification available,

• 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.