Blood Bank Scientist

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Requires at least two (2) years for experience in Transfusion Services.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution

OR

High school graduate or equivalent AND successfully completed military training of 50 or more weeks and served as a medical laboratory specialist.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION

Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required

OR

Certification in Specialty for area of laboratory employment required without a Medical Laboratory Science (or equivalent) certification.

Must maintain certification status in compliance with specifications for continuing education required by the certification agency.