Medical Technologist I - Transfusion

Medical Technologist I - Transfusion

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Summary: Performs a variety of patient testing and administrative tasks in support of the clinical activities in the UNCHCS.

This position performs product modification such as making syringe aliquots for neonates, deglycerolizing and washing RBC's. This position irradiates and issues products for transfusion, splits blood products, thaws frozen products, pools cryoprecipitate, receives products from the supplier, returns non-transfused products, and transports products to Carolina Air Care (CAC). This position also performs routine pretransfusion serological tests such as ABO/Rh Grouping, Antibody Detection and Identification, Crossmatching, and, Phenotyping. This lab also routinely performs Direct Antiglobulin Tests, and Fetal Bleed Screening Tests. This position also performs advanced testing and analyses to help in the diagnosis and treatment of certain diseases. Some examples of these tests include various adsorptions, elutions, titrations, separations and neutralizations.

Responsibilities: Investigates problems with equipment, test results, specimens, and/or workflow. May participate on teams or perform special projects/assignments. May perform teaching of Clinical Laboratory Science students and Pathology residents and training of new employees. May serve as a technical resource. Performs quality control and equipment maintenance in the appropriate laboratory. Performs routine and less standardized test procedures which includes special chemical, microscopic and bacteriologic laboratory tests. Observes tests and reactions and provides data. Prepares specimens and reagents, solutions, heat, or filters as required. Reports results to healthcare providers. Consults/confers with health care providers regarding test results. Reviews test results to ensure accuracy of report and timely correction of errors.

Education Requirements: Requires Bachelor's of Science degree. Must meet eligibility requirements upon hire to sit for MT exam within 12 months of hire. Licensure/Certification Requirements: Must obtain certification within one year of becoming exam eligible. Professional Experience Requirements: No prior experience required. Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: