About this opportunity
University Health lists this Blood Bank Scientist opportunity in san antonio, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
POSITION SUMMARY/RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs procedures for testing or analysis on specimens submitted to the laboratory. Evaluates test results for accuracy and submits results for the purpose of aiding the physician in diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of patients. Performs analyses that may involve a complex network of steps, variable fine-line discriminations of several parameters, correction of a variety of errors, and the operation and maintenance of complicated instruments. Performs assigned duties rapidly and accurately. Plans work activities and makes decisions connected with own work. Recognizes unusual results and/or abnormalities and takes prompt and appropriate action to assure the accuracy and validity of test result. Assumes accountability for the dissemination of patient information to ensure the confidentiality and privacy of patients. Duties may also include performance of procedures associated with procurement of specimens from patients.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's or Master's degree in a chemical, 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 is required for Bachelor's or Master's degree in a chemical, physical, biological from an accredited institution.
• Certification by the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP-BOC) or American Medical Technologists (AMT) is required
Must maintain certification status in compliance with specifications for continuing education required by the certification agency.
Note: must obtain a certification in clinical laboratory sciences or laboratory categorical within the first six (6) months from date of hire.
Certification is not required, but preferred, for Bachelor's or Master's degree in clinical laboratory science, or medical technology from an accredited institution
Worksite address
san antonio, TX, 78208, US
Who can apply
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