DEBBIE A. MCKNIGHT

Blood Bank Technology Specialist

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 Investigation adverse reaction Collect and supervise collection and process blood

product Maintain equipment and test results Maintain the storage and deliver of blood components

Blood Bank Technology Specialist

All BB are generalist

WORKING ENVIROMENTMost work in a large hospital or Blood

Donor CenterAdministrative positionResearch Supervisory

Many teach at UniversitySelf-employ-consulting

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 experiencesCertification program

12 months

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONVoluntary Certification, but most job

required certification to be hired

Only certification is thru ASCP Organization

Education Programs in the AreaOnly two in TEXAS

University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio-B,C

University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas-C

Job Outlook and SalariesJob Outlook

Professional Associationshttp://www.ascp.org