What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Technologist Blood Bank position at Childrens of Alabama?
Medical Technologist Blood Bank
Main Campus Children's of Alabama Day Shift Blood Bank Req # 2499 Location 1600 7th Ave S, Main Campus Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama Category Allied Health Schedule Full Time Work Schedule 8-Hour Shifts Schedule Description Day Shift, M-F, every 4th weekend, 05:00 to 13:30In Blood Bank at Main Campus Children's of Alabama
Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Day Shift, M-F, every 4th weekend, 05:00 to 13:30.
Summary:
This job position is responsible for performing laboratory tests on body fluids utilizing standard laboratory procedures and instruments to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and prevention of disease.
Other information:
Effective January 1, 2020, new hires into this position must obtain the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) certification within 18 months of hire. Employees hired prior to this date are grandfathered and remain compliant.
Education
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory technology OR Bachelor’s degree in a chemical or biological science. 1-2 years of laboratory experience preferred
Credentials
- Registry with a national board of registry as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist (ASCP or equivalent) or Scientist in Blood Banking or registry eligible. Certification must be obtained within one year of employment.
Credentials with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist or any of the following equivalent qualifications below:
- Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist - AMT
- Scientist in Blood Banking
Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Bachelors of Science or Arts in Biological Sciences
Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:
The Blood Bank at Children’s of Alabama is a vital component of our comprehensive pediatric healthcare system, providing expert transfusion support to a wide range of patient populations. We serve children with sickle cell disease, hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant patients, as well as critically ill infants and children in the PICU, NICU, and Cardiovascular ICU and OR. Our team specializes in ensuring the safe, timely, and precise provision of blood products through advanced serologic testing, compatibility testing, and hemolytic antibody identification. Committed to excellence and patient-centered care, the department collaborates closely with clinical teams to meet the unique transfusion needs of our pediatric patients.
Schedule: Day Shift, M-F, every 4th weekend, 05:00 to 13:30, Day Shift, 8-Hour Shifts