Blood Bank Technologist

Could you be our next Blood Bank Technologist at Bryn Mawr Hospital?

Why work as a Blood Bank Technologist at Main Line Health?

Make an Impact!

Be a part of a team that performs laboratory tests and procedures on blood and blood products as prescribed by physicians.

Be on the Cutting Edge!

Work with the latest technology and a top-notch interdisciplinary team to help support patients and the community. As a Blood Bank Technologist, you will perform crossmatches, processes and tests blood products, manage inventory and replace blood products from suppliers. The work you will be doing makes a tremendous impact!

Develop and Grow Your Career!

Invest in furthering your education through seeking certifications or advanced degrees by taking advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement! This position is eligible for up to $6,000 per year based upon your Full or Part Time status.

Join the Team!

Like our patients, the Main Line Health Family encompasses a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Just as each of our patients requires a personalized care plan, each of our employees, physicians, and volunteers, bring distinctive talents to Main Line Health. Regardless of our unique design, we all share a purpose: providing superior service and care.

Position-Specific Benefits include:

You are eligible for up to 160 hours of paid time off per year. We also offer a number of employee discounts to various activities, services, and vendors... And employee parking is always free!

Position:

Blood Bank Technologist – Day Shift- 7a-3:30p- one weekend per month, one summer/one winter holiday. Training period is 8 weeks. Must pass competency testing. This role will also cover Paoli Hospital as needed.

Experience:

1. Previous Clinical Laboratory Scientist experience is preferred

2. Skills necessary to perform procedures in the Laboratory Procedures manual include specimen processing, test performance, and reporting of test results.

3. Ability to distinguish color differences

4. Ability to troubleshoot instrument problems

5. Previous laboratory computer system experience preferred

Education:

Bachelor's Degree is required. Graduation from an approved Clinical Laboratory Scientist program or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience required. Associates Degree or equivalent education may be acceptable provided it meets the grandfather clause set forth by CLIA.

Licensures/Certifications:

MT (ASCP) or equivalent certification preferred

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