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
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