Blood Bank Medical Technologist - Tissue Bank

About the role

Overview Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today. Responsibilities The Blood Bank Technologist I has responsibility for technical and regulatory oversight in the Transfusion Services and performs the duties of a Blood Bank Technologist I. Qualifications REQUIRED   Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science or medical technology from an accredited institution and applicants must be eligible for an appropriate certification examination. Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW) OR Associates Degree in laboratory science (Chemical or Biological Science) or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution and certification as a Medical Technologist. Acceptable certifying agencies include: ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW) OR   Graduate of a Military Program in Science (health science, biology, chemical, physical, medical technology) and certification as a Medical Technologist. Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW) OR Grandfathered Medical Technologist by having previously qualified as a technologist on or before February 28, 1992 and current certification as a Medical Technologist. Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW) Ability to implement and perform clinical laboratory procedures according to proper standards and regulations. Must submit to a Color-Acuity screening Test Applicants must have completed (or be eligible for) an appropriate certification examination Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW) Acceptable certifying agencies include ASCP, NCA, AMT, AAB, HHS (HEW).   PREFERRED Experience in a Clinical Laboratory Setting Work Hours: Mon - Fri: 6:00am - 2:30pm - Varies weekends/ Holidays Weekend Requirements: Yes