Blood Bank Technologist

 

Career Description

Blood bank technologists are medical technologists who have advanced training needed for blood
bank techniques, such as typing, collecting and transfusing. They also search for blood irregularities
and are responsible for processing, testing and labeling donor blood.

Academic Requirements

Similar educational and training requirements exist for all of the careers in clinical laboratory specialization. Once at a graduate level, technologists may gain admission to a specialization program via one of three routes: five years of experience, in addition to a bachelor’s degree and medical technologist certifi cation; four years of experience plus a master’s degree; or a doctorate degree with two years of experience.

Schools

St. Louis College of Health Careers
314/845-6100

St. Louis Community College - Forest Park
314/644-9234

Professional Associations

National
American Association of Blood Banks
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
American Society for Clinical Pathology
American Society of Cytopathology
Clinical Laboratory Management Association

Additional Information

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