Blood Bank Technician

Role & responsibilities

• Blood Collection: Perform donor screening, check vital signs, and collect blood samples using aseptic venipuncture techniques. [1]
• Blood Testing & Analysis: Conduct blood typing (ABO/Rh), antibody screening, cross-matching, and infectious disease testing (e.g., HIV, hepatitis, syphilis). [1]
• Component Preparation: Separate whole blood into specific componentssuch as red blood cells, plasma, and plateletsusing centrifuges and processing equipment. [1]
• Storage & Inventory Management: Label, store, and monitor blood products under strict temperature controls; track expiration dates and maintain stock levels. [1]
• Quality Control & Equipment Maintenance: Calibrate, clean, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment (e.g., refrigerators, centrifuges, blood typing analyzers) and run quality control checks. [1]
• Documentation & Compliance: Keep detailed logs of donor and recipient records, test results, and inventory, ensuring compliance with health standards and regulatory bodies like NABH or local health authorities. [1]

Preferred candidate profile

Education: A high school diploma is standard, with most hospitals preferring or requiring a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT), B.Sc. in Medical Laboratory Technology (B.Sc. MLT)