Blood Bank, Medical Technologist, Evening Shift | Permanent |

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Position & Client Overview:

We are seeking a Blood Bank Technologist II (or higher) with experience in advanced immunohematology testing for a second shift position at a world renown blood center in the Mobile area. 

 

Mobile has a certain type of magic that keeps you on your toes. Funky, feisty, and festive. Historic, hip, and happening. Or colorful, cool and cultured. You can call this coastal town a lot of things when you have a vibrant 300-year history with lots of stories to tell and long-standing traditions celebrated on a regular basis.

 

Once called the Paris of the South, Mobile has long been the cultural center of the Gulf Coast and you'll find an authentic experience like nowhere else in the southern United States.

 

Job Summary:

Blood bank technologists perform both routine and specialized tests in blood banks, blood donor centers, transfusion services, reference laboratories and research facilities.

 

Skill Requirements:

  • Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment

  • Dexterity and good hand-eye coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens

  • Follow instructions and procedures very carefully

  • Critical thinking skills to recognize problems and develop solutions or alternative approaches

  • Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

 

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

  • Testing for blood group antigens, compatibility and antibody identification

  • Investigating abnormalities and adverse reactions to transfusion

  • Supporting physicians in transfusion therapy for patients

  • Performing viral marker testing to ensure patient safety

  • Managing patient blood

 

Education, Certification, & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in science; 

  • MT/MLT/MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent; 

  • SBB(ASCP) certification a plus

  • Three (3) years of experience is preferred

 

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law.

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