Responsibilities

- Perform donor screening, phlebotomy, and capillary blood sampling.
- Conduct complete blood counts (CBC), blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and other routine laboratory tests.
- Carry out blood grouping, cross‑matching, TTI screening, and IH testing.
- Maintain accurate documentation of donor records, test results, and quality logs.
- Ensure proper labeling, storage, and inventory management of blood components.
- Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on hematology analyzers and related equipment.
- Follow GLP and regulatory guidelines for safe disposal of reactive units.
- Monitor vital signs of donors during collection and ensure donor comfort.
- Participate in internal and external quality‑assurance programs; report deviations promptly.
- Assist in environmental monitoring and compliance with biosafety standards.
- Communicate test results to clinical teams and support physician inquiries.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory processes and SOPs.

Requirements

- 1–3 years of experience in a blood bank or clinical laboratory setting.
- Proficiency in complete blood count (CBC) and blood urea nitrogen (BUN)



testing.
- Skilled in capillary blood sampling and venipuncture techniques.
- Knowledge of blood grouping, cross‑match, TTI screening, and IH testing.
- Familiarity with GLP, biosafety, and relevant regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, WHO).
- Ability to operate and troubleshoot hematology analyzers and related instrumentation.
- Strong record‑keeping and data‑entry skills; experience with LIMS is a plus.

- Effective communication skills and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
- Basic computer literacy (MS Office, laboratory software) and ability to use reporting tools.
- Commitment to maintaining a protected, clean work environment and proper waste disposal.
- Willingness to work rotating shifts or on‑call as required.

Preferred

- Experience with automated testing platforms or quality‑management software.
- Certification in phlebotomy or clinical laboratory technology.
- Familiarity with agile or continuous‑improvement methodologies.

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📌 Blood Bank Technician (Salem)
🏢 Kauvery Hospital
📍 Salem