(Archived) Blood Bank Technologist (CLS)

Reference Code: NER0018

Job Summary: Performs essential job duties of the Immunohematology Reference Laboratory (IRL) while providing guidance and expertise for the laboratory to meet the needs of customers, in accordance with accepted standards and regulations. This role will support the safety, GMP and Quality Plan.

Immunohematology Reference Laboratory Essential Job Duties:

• Participates in the Reference Lab on call rotation
• Performs red cell blood grouping and antibody identification on donor and referred patient blood samples
• Determines suitability for transfusion of donor units with discrepant ABO or Rh groups and unexpected red cell antibodies
• Performs molecular procedures and platelet compatibility work
• Provides verbal and written reports, technical assistance and consultation to customers
• Assist in maintaining rare donor files
• Investigate and review non-conformances through quality incident reporting
• Perform supervisory reviews and tasks as needed
• Perform validations and new process development
• Perform controlled document writing and revisions
• Assists with staff training and competency when applicable.

Medical Technologist I (minimal experience)

Experience: Laboratory experience preferred but not required.

Certifications/Licenses:

• MT (ASCP)cm or equivalent experience
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) or
• CA Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License (CIS)

Medical Technologist II (moderate experience)

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years in laboratory related field (blood banking and/or cord blood banking)

Certificate/Licenses:

• MT (ASCP)cm or equivalent experience
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) or
• CA Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License (CIS)

Medical Technologist III (SBB or equivalent)

Experience: Minimum 2-3 years in Immunohematology Reference Laboratory

Certificate/Licenses:

• MT (ASCP)cm or equivalent experience
• CA Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) or
• CA Clinical Immunohematologist Scientist License (CIS)
• Specialist in Blood Banking (SBB) or equivalent education/experience

Hours: Evening Shift 2:30 pm to 11:00 pm (hours may vary)