Position & Client Overview:

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

Come live in the wonderful city of Cleveland. Cleveland, including its downtown, sits on Lake Erie. Watch a sunset, sun and swim at beaches, hike lakefront trails, go fishing, rent a paddle board or jet ski and take a cruise. It is a playground for boaters in the summer but it is so much more with the art and foodie scene as well as all the other attractions. Popular watering holes abound, and the Browns Stadium and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame are along the waterfront, as well. The lake is often referred to as the walleye capital of the world.

Further into the city are world class museums and health care facilities. Three major league teams call Cleveland home. Playhouse Square is second only to Broadway – a real play-goers delight.

 

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.