Medical Technologist Blood Bank Children's of Alabama - 4.0 Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Qualifications Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification Biology Bachelor's degree in biological science Medical Technology Medical Technologist Bachelor of Science Blood bank and transfusion medicine testing Mid-level Master's degree Medical laboratory equipment Pediatrics Biological analysis Bachelor of Arts Blood work assessment Full Job Description Main Campus Children's of Alabama Day Shift Blood Bank Req # 2499 Location 1600 7th Ave S, Main Campus Children's of Alabama, Birmingham, Alabama Category Allied Health Schedule Full Time Work Schedule 8-Hour Shifts Schedule Description Day Shift, M-F, every 4th weekend, 05:00 to 13:30 In Blood Bank at Main Campus Children's of Alabama Work schedule will be Full-time on the Day Shift, Day Shift, M-F, every 4th weekend, 05:00 to 13:30.

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This job position is responsible for performing laboratory tests on body fluids utilizing standard laboratory procedures and instruments to aid in the diagnosis, monitoring, and prevention of disease.

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Effective January 1, 2020, new hires into this position must obtain the Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) certification within 18 months of hire. Employees hired prior to this date are grandfathered and remain compliant. Education Bachelors or Master's degree in medical technology or clinical laboratory technology OR Bachelor's degree in a chemical or biological science. 1-2 years of laboratory experience preferred Credentials Registry with a national board of registry as a Medical Laboratory Scientist or Medical Technologist (ASCP or equivalent) or Scientist in Blood Banking or registry eligible. Certification must be obtained within one year of employment. Credentials with

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Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist or any of the following equivalent qualifications below: - Certified Medical Laboratory Scientist - AMT Scientist in Blood Banking Education with

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Bachelors of Science or Arts in Biological Sciences Experience with

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The Blood Bank at Children's of Alabama is a vital component of our comprehensive pediatric healthcare system, providing expert transfusion support to a wide range of patient populations. We serve children with sickle cell disease, hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplant patients, as well as critically ill infants and children in the PICU, NICU, and Cardiovascular ICU and OR. Our team specializes in ensuring the safe, timely, and precise provision of blood products through advanced serologic testing, compatibility testing, and hemolytic antibody identification. Committed to excellence and patient-centered care, the department collaborates closely with clinical teams to meet the unique transfusion needs of our pediatric patients. Getting to

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Laboratory Services Schedule:

Day Shift, M-F, every 4th weekend, 05:00 to 13:30, Day Shift, 8-Hour Shifts