What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist - Blood Bank position at Shands Teaching Hospital and Clinics?
Demonstrates a superior level of technical proficiency and problem-solving ability in such areas as (1) testing for blood group antigens, compatibility and complex antibody identification; (2) investigating abnormalities such as hemolytic disease of the newborn, hemolytic anemias and adverse responses to transfusion; (3) supporting physicians in transfusion therapy for patients with coagulopathies; and (4) providing compatibility testing and antibody titration studies for potential donor/recipients of progenitor cells, bone marrow and solid organ transplants. Performs serologic testing, component preparation and issue, computer documentation of work as well as quality control and preventive maintenance of equipment.
Responsibilities
Status: PART-TIME
FTE: .50
Shift Hours: DAYS
Days of Week: VARIABLE
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Technology; OR
- Bachelor’s Degree and one year as a Medical Laboratory Technician; OR
- 90 semester hours college credit with 24 semester hours of academic science and completion of an approved clinical laboratory training program; OR
- Associates Degree and appropriate combination of training and experience.
- Please seek licensure guidance by reviewing up to date licensure qualifications from the Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel.
- Must possess a current Florida MT license or ASCP Certification as a Technologist in Immunohematology.
- Minimum of 1 years experience in a transfusion service/ reference laboratory performing complex and specialized serological tests preferred.
- Computer operational skills using a personal computer, laboratory system or other hospital information system preferred.
Licensure/Certification/Registration: Must have a current Florida MT license or ASCP Certification as a Technologist in Immunohematology
Motor Vehicle Operator Designation: Employees in this position will not operate vehicles for an assigned business purpose
***Must obtain security clearance via an FBI criminal background check; if not, the position is automatically forfeited.***
