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Blood Bank Technology Specialist

Blood Bank Technology Specialist. DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT. Blood Bank Technology Specialist- perform and supervisor routine and specialized tests on blood and body fluids. ID Blood types, groups and antibodies Screening for transfusion-transmitted viruses and diseases

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Blood Bank Technology Specialist

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  1. Blood Bank Technology Specialist DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT

  2. Blood Bank Technology Specialist-performand supervisor routine and specialized tests on blood and body fluids. • ID Blood types, groups and antibodies • Screening for transfusion-transmitted viruses and diseases • Investigation adverse reaction • Collect and supervise collection and process blood product • Maintain equipment and test results • Maintain the storage and deliver of blood components

  3. Blood Bank Technology Specialist All BB are generalist

  4. WORKING ENVIROMENT • Most work in a large hospital or Blood Donor Center • Administrative position • Research • Supervisory • Many teach at University • Self-employ-consulting

  5. Length of Training-Exact order • Bachelor Degree from a college or university with a major in biology or physical sciences • Most program is recommend a degree in CLS OR MT • One years work experiences • Certification program • 12 months

  6. LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION • Voluntary Certification, but most job required certification to be hired • Only certification is thru ASCP Organization

  7. Education Programs in the Area • Only two in TEXAS • University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio-B,C • University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas-C

  8. Job Outlook and Salaries • Job Outlook

  9. Professional Associations http://www.ascp.org

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