Blood Bank Technologist

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is seeking a Blood Bank Technologist to join the Transfusion Service at University Hospital. The role involves preparing blood components for transfusion, receiving products from outside sources, thawing FFP and Cryoprecipitate, and allocating products for patients.

You will perform ABO/RH typing, crossmatching, antibody screening and identification, data entry, and handle phone inquiries about specimens and results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical technology or bio-science with MT/MLS certification or equivalent.
• Certification MT/MLS to be obtained within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare blood components for transfusion, including thawing FFP and Cryoprecipitate.
• Receive products from outside sources and allocate for transfusions.
• ABO/RH typing, crossmatching, antibody screening and identification.
• Process specimens and enter results into the computer system.
• Issue blood and blood products and maintain patient files.
• Handle telephone inquiries regarding specimens, results, and product availability.
• Participate in quality control, quality assurance and general lab duties.

Skills

Blood bank knowledge

Data entry

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology

MT/MLS certification

Job description

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.

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.

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• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

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