The medical technologist's goal is to optimize patient care by achieving excellence in technical and interpersonal skills. They provide bone marrow / stem cell processing, inventory control, record keeping, cell counts and issue of harvests for transplant. Under constant supervision until fully trained, perform routine and non routine testing, blood component preparation, quality control, inventory control, equipment maintenance, irradiation of blood products, blood bank module computer competency, release of blood products to the floors, clinics and OR's for transfusion, washing and deglycerolizing appropriate blood products and resolving complex antibody identifications. Competence in technical ability, a high degree of testing accuracy and laboratory techniques, Sterile technique, Problem solving skills, Multitasking skills, Good decision making processes and ability to prioritize, Ability to work well under very stressful situations, Ability to work as part of a team, Ability to take direction and keep clerical errors to a bare minimum. Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision. Excellent organizational and record keeping skills. Strong computer skills and knowledge of blood bank computer modules is preferred. A level of knowledge typically acquired through a BA/BS degree in Medical Technology including a year internship in all clinic laboratories is preferred. As a minimum must have a level of knowledge typically acquired through a Bachelor's degree in Biology. Experience in Blood Bank technology, histocompatibility, laboratory procedures and techniques and a strong immunohematological background is preferred. Requires a current Medical Technologist registration (ASCP, HEW, CLS, MLT or equivalent). A minimum of 3 years experience in a blood bank. Requires a current Medical Technologist registration: ASCP - American Society of Clinical Pathology, HEW – Department of Health, Education and Welfare, CLS – Clinical Laboratory Scientist, MLT – Medical Laboratory Technician, SBB(ASCP) – Specialist in Blood Banking, BB(ASCP) – Blood Bank Technologist or equivalent. TN