Blood Centre Technologist

Department - Blood Centre Services / Operations

Reporting To - MOIC / MO/ Head - Operations

Job Summary

To independently and efficiently perform technical operations of the Blood Centre, including blood donor screening and phlebotomy, VBD camps, blood component separation, TTI testing, blood grouping and cross-matching, and ensure accurate documentation and timely entries in the blood centre software while maintaining quality and safety standards.

Experience

Minimum 1-2 years of experience as a Blood Centre/Blood Bank Technologist in a reputed organization. DMLT/BMLT/MLT qualification is mandatory for interview. Freshers and candidates with less than 1 ye

Key Relationship

Patients and Attendants, Laboratory Technicians, Head Operations, MOIC, Medical Officers, Front Office Staff, Staff Nurses and other Blood Centre personnel.

Main Responsibility

Main job responsibilities of blood centre technologists are as follows (but not limited to):

- Perform Blood Centre operations as per SOPs, quality and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct donor screening, phlebotomy and VBD camps.
- Perform ABO/Rh grouping, immunohaematology, cross-matching and compatibility testing.
- Conduct TTI screening and blood component separation/processing.
- Ensure proper identification, labelling, traceability, storage and inventory of blood/components.
- Maintain records, documentation and accurate Blood Centre software/LIS entries.
- Follow biosafety, infection-control and occupational-safety practices.




- Properly handle samples, reagents, equipment and consumables and report discrepancies/adverse events.
- Assist in quality control, calibration, maintenance and related documentation.
- Maintain technical-area housekeeping and cleanliness.
- Coordinate with MOIC/MO, nursing, front office and operations teams.
- Maintain donor and patient confidentiality.
- Perform other duties assigned by MOIC/MO/Head Operations.

Competencies

- Knowledge of Blood Centre/Blood Bank procedures, SOPs and regulatory requirements.
- Hands-on skills in blood collection, phlebotomy, VBD camps, grouping, cross-matching, immunohaematology, TTI testing and component separation.
- Understanding of storage, handling and inventory management.
- Knowledge of quality management, biosafety and infection control.
- Accuracy in documentation, software/LIS entry, identification, labelling and traceability.
- Valuable communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively during camps and busy operations.
- Responsible, disciplined and detail-oriented, with ability to identify/report errors and technical issues.
- Commitment to donor/patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance.

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